Homemade Turkey Apple Sausage
Delight your taste buds with Homemade Turkey Apple Sausage, a flavorful twist on classic breakfast sausage that's both wholesome and satisfying. Made with lean ground turkey, crisp grated apple, aromatic fresh sage, and a touch of warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, these sausage patties pack a perfect balance of savory and subtly sweet flavors. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, they’re seared to golden perfection in olive oil, making them a healthier alternative to traditional pork sausage. Whether served alongside eggs and toast, tucked into a breakfast sandwich, or enjoyed on their own, these patties are a versatile and delicious addition to your morning plate. Plus, they’re easy to cook ahead and reheat, perfect for busy weekday mornings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 medium apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp preferred)
- 0.25 cup yellow onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
Wash, peel, and core the apple. Grate it using the fine side of a grater and set aside.
Finely chop the onion to measure 1/4 cup and mince the garlic clove.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, grated apple, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped fresh sage, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.
Mix the ingredients together with your hands or a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the sausage tough.
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and form each into a small patty, about 2 to 3 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Once the oil is heated, arrange the sausage patties in a single layer in the skillet. Cook them in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
Cook the patties for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove the cooked patties from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
Serve warm as a breakfast side, in a sandwich, or alongside eggs and toast. The sausages can also be cooled, stored in an airtight container, and reheated as needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1027 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.1 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 322 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 2687 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.3 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.4 g | ||
| Protein | 87.0 g | 174% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 332 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
