Ground Turkey Sausage Patties (Printable)
Lean, savory homemade turkey sausage seasoned with herbs and spices. Ready in 20 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground turkey (preferably thigh for more 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 (optional, for heat)
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 (optional)
→ Other
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, combine ground turkey with all spices, seasonings, and fresh parsley if using. Mix gently until just combined; do not over-mix.
02 - Divide mixture into 8 equal portions and shape into patties, or leave loose for use in recipes.
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add patties and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, or until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
04 - Serve warm as breakfast sausage, in sandwiches, or crumble into scrambled eggs or pasta.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You'll never believe how much flavor you can coax out of humble ground turkey with just the right spice blend
- These patties freeze beautifully, so you can batch cook breakfast for weeks in under 30 minutes
02 -
- Over mixing is the enemy of texture here, work the meat just enough to combine everything
- Letting the mixture rest for 15 minutes in the fridge helps the flavors meld and makes shaping easier
03 -
- Use a kitchen scale to portion patties evenly, they cook at the same rate and look more professional
- Don't press down on patties with your spatula while cooking, you'll squeeze out all those precious juices