Ground Turkey Sausage (Printable)
Seasoned ground turkey shaped into savory patties with sage, thyme, and smoked paprika—ready in 20 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground turkey (preferably thigh for more 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 Cook:
01 - In a large bowl, combine ground turkey with all spices, seasonings, and fresh parsley if using. Mix gently until just combined; do not over-mix.
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 can customize the heat level exactly how your family likes it
- It comes together in under 20 minutes but tastes like it simmered all day
- Homemade means no weird additives or fillers, just real food
02 -
- Using ground turkey thigh instead of breast is the single biggest factor in keeping these juicy
- Letting the mixture rest in the fridge for 30 minutes before cooking helps the flavors meld and makes shaping easier
- Don't press down on the patties with your spatula—you'll squeeze out all those precious juices
03 -
- Wet your hands with cold water before shaping—the mixture won't stick nearly as much
- Make a tiny tester patty first so you can adjust seasonings before committing to the whole batch