Ground Turkey Sausage Patties (Printable)
Lean, savory homemade turkey sausage seasoned with sage, thyme, and smoked paprika. Ready in 20 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground turkey, preferably thigh meat
→ 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
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place ground turkey in a large mixing bowl. Add salt, pepper, sage, thyme, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and fresh parsley. Mix gently with hands or spatula until just combined—avoid overworking the meat.
02 - Divide mixture into 8 equal portions. Form each portion into a patty approximately 1/2 inch thick. Alternatively, leave mixture loose for crumbling into other dishes.
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add patties without overcrowding the pan. Cook 4 to 5 minutes per side until browned and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Work in batches if necessary.
04 - Transfer cooked patties to a paper towel-lined plate to drain briefly. Serve immediately as breakfast sausage, in sandwiches, or crumble into scrambled eggs, pasta sauces, or other recipes.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You control exactly what goes into your sausage, no mysterious fillers or excessive sodium
- It comes together in under 20 minutes and costs half as much as store-bought versions
02 -
- Over-mixing the meat will give you tough, rubbery patties, so mix just until combined
- Turkey thighs are absolutely worth hunting down instead of breast meat for the moisture content alone
03 -
- Let the seasoned meat rest for 15 minutes before shaping, this helps the spices distribute evenly
- Make a tiny test patty and cook it first so you can adjust the seasonings before shaping the whole batch