Description
Easy Ground Turkey Sausage is a quick breakfast, easy recipe, and smart meal prep option that brings big flavor to busy mornings. These juicy turkey sausage patties are seasoned with classic breakfast spices, pan-cooked until golden, and perfect for breakfast ideas, brunch spreads, healthy snack plates, and easy dinner-style breakfast-for-supper meals. This homemade sausage is simple, satisfying, and packed with savory flavor from sage, garlic, onion, and a touch of smoky paprika. Whether you serve it with eggs and toast, tuck it into sandwiches, or add it to your weekly food ideas rotation, this easy recipe delivers a lighter sausage option without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
1 pound ground turkey
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, combine the ground turkey, dried sage, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, and brown sugar. Mix gently until just combined.
2. Divide the mixture into 8 even portions and shape them into small patties. Press a slight indent into the center of each patty.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add the patties in a single layer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side until browned.
5. Flip and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, or until fully cooked through and the centers reach a safe temperature.
6. Let the patties rest for 2 minutes, then serve warm.
Notes
Do not overmix the turkey mixture, or the patties can turn dense instead of tender and juicy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 patties
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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