Delicious Tasty Ground Turkey Breakfast Sausage for Meal Prep
This Tasty Ground Turkey Breakfast Sausage is a flavorful and healthier alternative to store-bought sausage, perfect for meal prep.
Equipment
- - Skillet
- - Mixing bowl
- - Meat thermometer
Ingredients
For the Sausage Mixture
- 1 lb Ground Turkey 85/15 or 93/7 for optimal juiciness
- 1 tbsp Sage Fresh sage enhances flavor
- 1 tsp Salt Enhances overall flavor
- 1 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground preferred
- 1 tsp Thyme Can substitute with oregano
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used, but in lesser quantity
- 1 tsp Marjoram Can be replaced with parsley
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika Regular paprika is an acceptable swap
- 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Adjust for desired heat
- 1 tsp Onion Powder Fresh onion can be used for added flavor
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Prepare Spice Mix: In a small bowl, combine sage, salt, black pepper, thyme, garlic powder, marjoram, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and onion powder.
- Mix Turkey and Spices: In a large bowl, add the ground turkey and the prepared spice mix. Gently fold until evenly mixed.
- Form Patties or Crumbles: Shape into 8 equal patties, or leave loose for crumbles.
- Cook Patties: Heat a skillet on medium, lightly grease it, and cook patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cook Crumbles: Add loose mixture to the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks for 4-5 minutes until no pink remains.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the sausage to rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
These sausages are perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge or frozen for later use.