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Turkey Breakfast Sausage

A flavorful and healthy alternative to pork sausage, perfect for any breakfast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking spray for frying

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Frying pan or skillet
  • Spatula
  • Meat thermometer (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, salt, black pepper, sage, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
  2. If desired, mix in the maple syrup.
  3. Form the mixture into patties, about ¼ inch thick.
  4. Heat a frying pan or skillet over medium heat and add olive oil or cooking spray.
  5. Place the sausage patties in the skillet, leaving space between them.
  6. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked through.
  7. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer.
  8. Transfer the patties to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat.
  9. Serve warm with your favorite breakfast sides.

Notes

These sausage patties are perfect for meal prep and can be frozen for later use.