Ground Turkey Sausage (Printer-friendly)
Flavorful lean turkey patties seasoned with sage, paprika, and herbs
# What you'll need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground turkey, preferably thigh
→ 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
# Method:
01 - In a large bowl, combine ground turkey with all spices, seasonings, and fresh parsley. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
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 Tips:
01 -
- You control exactly what goes into your sausage, no weird additives or excessive sodium
- The spice blend creates that classic breakfast sausage taste you remember from childhood diners
- One pound yields eight generous patties or enough crumbled meat for multiple meals throughout the week
02 -
- Turkey thigh meat is absolutely worth seeking out over breast meat for dramatically better texture and flavor
- Letting the patties rest for a few minutes after cooking prevents all those delicious juices from running out onto your plate
- The spice blend can be doubled or tripled and stored in a jar for even faster sausage preparation on busy mornings
03 -
- A light spray of cooking oil helps prevent sticking without adding excess fat
- Use an instant read thermometer to avoid overcooking, which turns turkey sausage dry and rubbery