Tasty Ground Turkey Breakfast Sausage: Healthy & Homemade
This Tasty Ground Turkey Breakfast Sausage is a healthy, homemade version packed with savory flavors and fresh herbs.
Equipment
- - Mixing bowls
- - Skillet
Ingredients
For the Sausage
- 1 lb Ground Turkey Choose 85/15 or 93/7 for optimal moisture
- 1 tbsp Sage Fresh or dried
- 1 tsp Salt Adjust as per preference
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground recommended
- 1 tsp Thyme Fresh or dried
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can substitute if minced
- 1 tsp Marjoram Or basil if unavailable
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika Sweet paprika as an alternative
- 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Adjust according to heat preference
- 1 tsp Onion Powder Use fresh onion in small amounts if preferred
Instructions
How to Make Tasty Ground Turkey Breakfast Sausage
- In a small bowl, blend sage, salt, black pepper, thyme, garlic powder, marjoram, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and onion powder until evenly mixed.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the ground turkey to the blended spices. Gently combine the mixture without overworking it.
- Shape the mixture into 8 patties, making them about ½ inch thick.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little oil. Cook patties 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and reach 165°F.
- Allow the cooked sausage to rest for about 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, remember to cook over medium heat and gently mix ingredients to maintain tenderness. Can be paired with scrambled eggs for a delicious meal.