Ground Turkey Sausage Patties (Print View)
Lean, seasoned turkey patties with aromatic herbs and spices, ready in 20 minutes.
# What You 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, 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 Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey with all spices, seasonings, and fresh parsley if using. Mix gently until just combined—avoid over-mixing to maintain texture.
02 - Divide mixture into 8 equal portions and form into patties, or leave loose for incorporation into other recipes.
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add patties and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until browned and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
04 - Serve warm as breakfast sausage, in sandwiches, or crumble into scrambled eggs or pasta dishes.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- You get all that breakfast sausage flavor with about half the fat of pork versions
- Mixing up a batch on Sunday means breakfast for the week is basically done
- The spice blend is infinitely customizable once you find your baseline
02 -
- Over-mixing is the number one mistake people make with ground turkey—work it just until combined
- Turkey sausage won't shrink as much as pork sausage while cooking, so shape them the size you want to eat them
- The smoked paprika is what makes people think this came from a specialty butcher, so don't swap it for regular
03 -
- Pat your turkey dry with paper towels before mixing if it seems watery—excess moisture keeps browning from happening
- Use a kitchen scale if you have one, because evenly sized patties cook evenly