Ground Turkey Sausage Patties (Printable)
Lean, spiced turkey patties ready in minutes. Customizable seasoning blend for breakfast or meals.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground turkey, preferably thigh meat for enhanced flavor
→ Spices & Seasonings
02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
04 - 1 tsp dried sage
05 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
06 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
07 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
09 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
→ Herbs
10 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
→ Other
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine ground turkey with salt, pepper, sage, thyme, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and fresh parsley in a large bowl. Mix gently until just combined—avoid overworking the meat to maintain texture.
02 - Portion the seasoned turkey into 8 equal sections and form into patties approximately 1/2 inch thick. Alternatively, keep the mixture loose for crumbles in other recipes.
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place patties in the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
04 - Serve hot as breakfast patties, in sandwiches, or crumble into scrambled eggs, pasta dishes, or breakfast bowls.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You will finally control exactly what goes into your breakfast sausage without any weird fillers or mystery ingredients
- The recipe costs half as much as store bought versions and comes together in literally twenty minutes flat
02 -
- I learned the hard way that turkey sausage needs to reach exactly 74°C but no higher or it transforms into hockey pucks
- The indentation trick prevents those frustrating domed patties that slide right off your sandwich bread
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- Thigh meat has enough fat to keep things juicy while breast meat needs extra oil and more careful cooking
- Let the patties come to room temperature for ten minutes before cooking so they sear instead of steam