I first started making my own turkey sausage a couple of years ago. It’s so simple to make and it’s healthier than most of the store bought stuff. I like knowing what’s in my sausage and I can control the seasonings and how lean my meat is. This Homemade Turkey Sage Breakfast Sausage is my favorite version so far.
Sage and turkey work so well together, you can definitely taste the sage but the other spices add a nice balance so it’s not overpowering. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner! It can be eaten on it’s own or incorporated into so many recipes.
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What to do with the turkey sausage?
This turkey sausage is very versatile. I generally form the sausage into patties and serve it with eggs and English Muffin Bread. It’s also a great side for pancakes or waffles.
I’ve also done meal prepping the in the past and made English Muffin breakfast sandwiches to stick in the freezer. I love being able to just pull out a breakfast sandwich when I don’t feel like cooking but want a filling meal. It’s very easy to double or triple the sausage recipe.
2. Add the turkey and seasonings to a bowl
3. Mix together until combined
4. Portion out the patties, they should be about 2oz each.
I generally just cook the sausage patties on the stove in two batches. However, when I’m meal prepping I prefer to use an electric griddle. I can fit one recipe on the griddle at a time so it comes in handy when I’m making two or three batches.
You can also make sausage crumbles and add it to other dishes. Occasionally I like to add some to my Mushroom Crust Quiche when I don’t feel like ham. This sausage is also great in breakfast burritos. I love meal prepping these as well and usually have breakfast burritos or breakfast sandwiches in the freezer.
This turkey sage sausage also works well on pizza, in pasta sauce, or in omelets. Add it to your stuffing for the holidays. So many things you can use this Homemade Turkey Sage Breakfast Sausage in. Don’t let the name fool you into thinking it’s strictly for breakfast!
What are some of your favorite recipes that use sausage? Would you want to see some meal prepping ideas?
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Homemade Turkey Sage Breakfast Sausage
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey, 93% lean
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme, or 1/4 tsp ground thyme
- 1 tsp rubbed sage, or 1/2 tsp ground sage
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add the turkey and all of the seasonings. Mix until combined. I prefer to mix with my hands, but you could also use a wooden spoon or spatula.
- Portion out the sausage mixture into eight patties. I like to weigh mine out to 2 ounces each, but you can just eyeball it.
- Place a large non-stick skilled on high heat. Lightly oil your pan if necessary ( I don't generally oil my pan if it's truly non-stick). Once hot, place the sausage patties into the pan.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and they are no longer pink inside. The internal temperature should be 165°F. Repeat with remaining patties and serve.
Notes
- I prefer to use 93% lean ground turkey, you could use 99% lean but just be aware that it may dry out if overcooked.
- The red pepper flakes are optional, but it adds a nice little kick to the sausage.
- We like to freeze extra sausage patties for an easy addition to breakfast or brunch. All you have to do is place the cooled patties on a baking sheet and place in the freezer until frozen solid. It shouldn’t take more than an hour. Once frozen, place the patties into a plastic freezer bag.
- The amount of spices are important depending on what type you are using. I’ve use both dried and ground thyme. Spices that are ground require less because they are more concentrated in flavor. I’ve only used rubbed sage, but you could easily substitute with ground. Just make sure to use half the amount otherwise the sage will be too overpowering.
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