Homemade Ground Turkey Sausage (Printable)
Lean, spiced turkey sausage patties ready in 20 minutes—ideal for breakfast or versatile meals.
# 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)
# Step-by-step:
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 get all the comfort of breakfast sausage without the heavy grease lingering on your palate
- The spice blend hits every note, smoky, savory, with just enough warmth to wake you up
- Mixing up a batch on Sunday means breakfast is practically ready all week long
02 -
- Over-mixing the turkey will make tough, rubbery patties, so stop as soon as the spices are mixed in
- Using a meat thermometer takes the guesswork out and ensures you don't dry them out
03 -
- Let the seasoned meat rest for 15 minutes before cooking to let flavors meld
- A cast iron skillet creates the nicest crust, but any pan will work perfectly