Turkey Sausage Recipe
These homemade turkey sausage patties are juicy, savory, and loaded with flavor from real spices - no additives or fillers in sight. They cook up quickly in a skillet and are perfect for meal prep, breakfast burritos, or a protein boost any time of day. Made with lean ground turkey and pantry spices, they're a healthy alternative to store-bought sausages, with better control over nutrition and no added preservatives.
Servings: 12 sausage patties
Calories: 55kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried sage
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Add the ground turkey, smoked paprika, dried sage, coriander seeds, dried thyme, cayenne powder, pepper and salt to a large mixing bowl and mix well together. I like to use my hands for this step.1 pound ground turkey, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons dried sage, 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder, 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt
- Form the sausage mixture into round, 2-3 inch balls and flatten them down into a circular patty shape.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium to large pan over medium-high heat.1 tablespoon olive oil
- When the oil is hot, add the patties and fry for 5 minutes on each side, until they begin to brown. You'll need to do a few batches if they don't all fit in the pan.
- Remove from the pan when they're finished cooking and serve immediately or allow them to cool and store for later.
Notes
- Sage makes the sausage: This herb gives it that classic flavor, don’t leave it out.
- Check the temperature: A meat thermometer is the easiest way to make sure the patties are fully cooked, 165°F is your goal.
- Hot pan = nice browning: Make sure your skillet is hot before adding the patties so they brown properly without sticking.
- Let them sit a minute: Transferring them to a paper towel-lined plate helps soak up any extra oil before serving or storing.
- Want more heat?: Add a little red pepper flakes to the spice mix if you like things even spicier.
- Great for batch cooking: I often double the recipe and freeze half, they reheat really well from frozen.
- More ways to cook sausage: If you're looking for more cooking options, take a look at 4 Easy Ways To Cook Breakfast Sausage.
Storage instructions
- Fridge: Keep cooked patties in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a bag, good for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Pop them in the microwave or warm in a skillet over medium heat.
- Label it: Always date your leftovers, it makes life easier later.
Nutrition
Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.5mg