(Low-Fat!): From-scratch Turkey Breakfast Sausage

Making your own low-fat From-scratch Turkey Breakfast Sausage is embarrassingly simple. Ground turkey plus a few dried herbs and spices are combined and cooked, all in 30 minutes or less!!

Turkey breakfast sausage is my bff.

I eat the same thing everyday Monday through Friday. Hello, peanut butter and honey toast and eggs. And with it, I always have turkey sausage. It’s not only savory but also a lot leaner than old-style pork breakfast sausage. I always buy a 3-pack at Costco, until recently when I had a lightbulb moment and decided to make my own.

This method is SO speedy and unfussy. Lean turkey is mixed with a colorful mix of dried herbs and spices, quickly portioned and formed into patties and cooked until deeply golden. All this is under 30 minutes.

To cook this Kitchen-made Turkey Breakfast Sausage Gather:

• dark brown sugar – Adds flavor and tenderizes the meat the longer it sits. This is optional but does add great flavor.
• kosher salt – Enhances the flavors in this dish.
• rubbed sage – Gives the sausage a distant earthy, slightly minty and musky flavor.
• freshly ground black pepper – Adds some subtle bite and flavor.
• onion powder – Lends bold oniony flavor.
• crushed red pepper flakes – Gives the sausage that savory heat. These can lose heat over time, so check and make sure yours hasn’t expired.
• garlic powder – Adds flavor that’s sweeter yet milder than fresh garlic.
• lean ground turkey (93% lean) – Lower in fat without sacrificing flavor.
• olive oil – For browning the turkey sausage patties.

In a bowl, measure and add 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar (if using), 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 3/4 teaspoon rubbed sage, 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 3/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.

Whisk or stir to combine.

In a mixing bowl, add the ground turkey and the spice mixture.

Stir until combined and be mindful not to over mix.

For 6 sausage patties: measure out 1/4 cup of the ground sausage mixture. For 6 larger patties, measure out 1/3 cup. You can always play with the amounts if you want larger patties. However, keep in mind the serving amounts will of course change.

Can Turkey Sausage Mixture Be Made In Advance?

Yes! You surely can make the sausage mixture, cover and refrigerate overnight.

Form and shape them by hand. Try to press them thin as they will shrink.

How to make Thin Sausage Patties:

I like to place each portion between two pieces of wax paper and then press flat using either a heavy meat mallet (flat side of a meat tenderizer) or the flat side of a drinking glass. Click here for more detailed and specific directions.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and, working in batches, cook the turkey sausage patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side. If needed, add more oil.

Look at those beauties!

Drain on a paper towel lined plate and repeat with the remaining sausages.

What to Serve with From-scratch Turkey Breakfast Sausage?

• eggs – Scrambled, fried, poached or hard boiled, frittatas, omelets etc.
• pancakes – Pick your regular!
• french toast – So many to choose from
• breakfast casseroles – Everything from sweet to savory.
• egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches – Great for meal prepping and freezing!

Enjoy! And if you give this Kitchen-made Turkey Breakfast Sausage recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!