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A plate filled with warm, golden brown breakfast turkey sausage patties ready to serve.

Breakfast Turkey Sausage

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
Warm, savory, and perfectly spiced. This wholesome morning patty is made from lean meat and a robust blend of earthy diner-style herbs for a quick start to your day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting time 1 hour
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings:4 servings
Course:Breakfast
Cuisine:American
Calories:120kcal
Cost:$7
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound uncooked 99% lean ground turkey breast Provides a clean protein base
  • ¾ teaspoon ground sage Essential diner flavor
  • ½ teaspoon salt Enhances the savory notes
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper For mild heat
  • ½ teaspoon ground thyme Adds an earthy depth
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder Builds the aromatic background
  • ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram Or dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika For rich color and smoke
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Optional, for morning spice

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl For combining the meat and spices
  • 1 small dish For blending the dry seasonings
  • 1 Large skillet For cooking the patties evenly

Method
 

  1. Stir the sage, salt, pepper, thyme, garlic powder, marjoram, and paprika together in a small dish. Blending the dry ingredients first prevents clumps, ensuring a balanced flavor in every bite.
    Hands mix raw ground turkey with dried herbs and spices inside a glass bowl.
  2. Add the spice blend to the meat and mix gently with clean hands until just combined. Refrigerating the mixture for at least an hour allows the herbs to bloom, deepening the overall savory profile significantly.
  3. Divide the seasoned mixture into eight equal balls and press them flat to form uniform pieces. Keeping them a half-inch thick ensures they cook evenly without drying out in the center.
    Hands shape seasoned ground meat into flat, round Breakfast Sausage Patties on parchment paper.
  4. Cook the pieces in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat for about five minutes per side. You will know they are finished when the outside develops a rich brown crust and the centers are completely opaque.

Nutrition

Serving: 112g (2 patties)Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 26gFat: 1.5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 280mgVitamin A: 6IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Allow the seasoned meat to rest in the refrigerator for an hour before cooking to deeply infuse the savory herbs.