Description
Turkey Breakfast Sausage is a deliciously healthy alternative to traditional pork sausage, bursting with vibrant flavors from fresh herbs and spices. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a quick dinner. Serve it alongside eggs, in a breakfast burrito, or on its own for a satisfying meal that will leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and finely chop the fresh sage.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, sage, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into small patties about 1 inch thick.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat with 1 tbsp olive oil. Cook the patties for about 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Serve warm with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sausage patty (40g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg