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Turkey Sausage

A lean, flavorful alternative to traditional pork sausage made with ground turkey and customized seasonings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 patties
Course: Breakfast, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1.5 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds crushed or finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil optional
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons and measuring cups
  • Fork or wooden spoon for mixing
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet
  • Non-stick skillet or cast iron pan
  • Meat thermometer (optional but recommended)
  • Plastic wrap or freezer bags for storage

Method
 

  1. Place your mixing bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  2. Combine the fennel seeds, garlic powder, onion powder, sage, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and kosher salt in a small bowl.
  3. Remove the cold mixing bowl from the freezer and add the ground turkey.
  4. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly across the turkey and mix gently.
  5. Pour the cold water and olive oil over the spiced turkey and mix gently until combined.
  6. Form a small patty and cook it in a skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes per side to taste and adjust seasonings.
  7. Portion the mixture into 12 equal balls and flatten each into a 1/2-inch thick disc on parchment paper for patties.
  8. Cover the formed patties with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  9. Heat a non-stick skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat and add the sausage patties without crowding.
  10. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Notes

Serve hot off the skillet for breakfast or crumble into pasta dishes and soups.