Ground Turkey Sausage (Printable)
Flavorful lean turkey sausage seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices, ready in just 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 Make It:
01 - In a large 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 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 breakfast sausage flavor without the heavy grease or mystery ingredients
- It comes together in twenty minutes flat and costs half the price of store bought versions
02 -
- Overworking the meat makes tough rubbery patties, mix just until combined and move on
- Turkey needs to reach 165°F internally but carryover cooking will bump it up a few degrees
03 -
- Let the mixture rest in the fridge for thirty minutes before shaping, it helps the patties hold together better
- A cast iron skillet gives the best crust, but any heavy pan will do the job