Homestyle Turkey Breakfast Sausage
Start your morning with the savory aroma of Homestyle Turkey Breakfast Sausage—a healthy, flavorful twist on a classic breakfast staple. Made with lean ground turkey and a perfectly balanced blend of seasonings like sage, thyme, and paprika, this homemade recipe delivers all the comfort of traditional sausage without the extra fat. A touch of maple syrup adds a hint of sweetness, while crushed red pepper flakes bring a subtle kick of spice. Ready in just 20 minutes, these tender, juicy patties are perfect alongside eggs, toast, or fresh fruit and are easily customizable to suit your taste. Ideal for meal prep or a wholesome weekend brunch, this turkey sausage recipe will become a new breakfast favorite the whole family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground sage
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, ground sage, dried thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, and maple syrup.
Using clean hands or a spatula, mix the ingredients together until evenly distributed, but avoid over-mixing as it can make the sausage tough.
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into a round patty, about 2.5 inches in diameter.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is shimmering, add the sausage patties to the skillet in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan (cook in batches if necessary).
Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on one side until browned, then flip and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes on the other side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Transfer the cooked patties to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve warm with your favorite breakfast sides, such as eggs, toast, or fresh fruit. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
969 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.7 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.5 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 322 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 918 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.6 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 86.2 g | 172% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 77 mg | 2% | |
*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.
