Description

Making these turkey breakfast sausage patties from scratch takes just 30% longer than cooking pre-made frozen patties, but the flavor payoff is at least 200% better! Plus, the active prep time is minimal—most of the time is hands-off while the flavors meld or while the patties cook.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound ground turkey (preferably 85/15 lean-to-fat ratio)
1 tablespoon maple syrup (or brown sugar)
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix together dried sage, thyme, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne (if using), and nutmeg.
In a large bowl, add ground turkey and drizzle with maple syrup. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the meat. Gently mix by hand until just combined, being careful not to overwork.
Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes (optional but recommended for better flavor).
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape into ½-inch thick patties. Press a small indentation in the center of each patty.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in batches for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Transfer patties to a paper towel-lined plate and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use 85/15 ground turkey for juicy patties. Don’t skip the seasoning rest—it makes a big flavor difference. Freeze extras for a fast, delicious breakfast later!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Pan-Fry
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 patty
Calories: 110
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: turkey sausage, breakfast patties, homemade sausage, healthy breakfast, gluten-free breakfast