Ground Turkey Sausage (Printable)
Seasoned homemade turkey sausage with sage, thyme, and smoky paprika. Ready in 20 minutes for breakfast or any meal.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground turkey, preferably thigh meat
→ 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
# Steps:
01 - Place ground turkey in a large bowl. Add all spices, seasonings, and fresh parsley. Mix gently until just combined, taking care not to over-mix which can toughen the meat.
02 - Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Form each portion into a patty shape, or leave the mixture loose if using in other recipes.
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
04 - Serve warm as breakfast patties, in sandwiches, or crumble into scrambled eggs or pasta dishes.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Takes about five minutes of active work but makes your kitchen smell like a breakfast spot
- Way cheaper than store bought sausage and you control exactly what goes into it
02 -
- Turkey sausage sticks more than pork sausage, so do not flip too early or the patties will fall apart
- Thigh meat makes a huge difference in texture, so choose that over breast if you can find it
03 -
- Let the mixture rest in the fridge for 30 minutes before shaping if you have time, it helps the patties hold together better
- Use a kitchen scale to make evenly sized patties so they all cook at the same rate