Ground Turkey Sausage Patties (Printable)
Lean, spiced turkey patties ready in 20 minutes. Ideal for breakfast, sandwiches, or meal prep.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# How to Make:
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 Tips:
01 -
- You get all the comforting breakfast sausage vibes without the heavy grease and mystery ingredients
- The spice blend is infinitely adjustable once you know the base formula
- Mixing up a batch takes literally ten minutes and you have breakfast sorted for days
02 -
- Overworking the meat mixture makes tough rubbery patties, so mix just until combined and handle gently when shaping
- Ground turkey thigh is absolutely worth the extra effort to find, as breast meat can dry out surprisingly fast
03 -
- Let the patties come to room temperature for about fifteen minutes before cooking for more even browning
- Don't press down on the patties with your spatula while they cook, you'll squeeze out all those precious juices