Ground Turkey Sausage (Printable)
Lean, savory turkey sausage with sage and spices ready in 20 minutes
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground turkey, preferably thigh meat for enhanced 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
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 for cooking
# Method:
01 - Place ground turkey in a large mixing bowl. Add all spices, seasonings, and fresh parsley if desired. Mix gently with hands or spoon until just combined—avoid overworking the mixture to maintain texture.
02 - Divide the seasoned mixture into 8 equal portions. Form each portion into uniform patties approximately 1/2 inch thick. Alternatively, leave mixture loose for use in crumbled applications.
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place patties in the pan without overcrowding. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until well-browned and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
04 - Serve immediately as breakfast patties, in sandwiches, or crumble into scrambled eggs and pasta dishes. Uncooked patties can be frozen on a tray then transferred to freezer bags for up to 2 months.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- You get all the comforting breakfast sausage vibes with a fraction of the guilt and almost no prep time
- The spice blend is totally customizable, so you can make it your own signature seasoning mix
02 -
- Overmixing makes tough, rubbery patties—stop as soon as the spices look evenly distributed
- Turkey needs to be cooked through completely, unlike beef where some pink is okay
03 -
- Let the seasoned meat rest in the fridge for 30 minutes before cooking—the flavors meld together beautifully
- A cast iron skillet gives the best crust, but any heavy bottomed pan works perfectly fine