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Breakfast Sausage Recipe
5 from 26 votes

Breakfast Sausage Recipe

This Breakfast Sausage Recipe combines ground turkey or chosen ground meat with aromatic herbs and spices including thyme, sage, fennel seeds, and paprika. The mixture includes sautéed onion and garlic for moisture and flavor depth, then formed into patties and browned in a skillet. The result is a lightly spiced, savory sausage with balanced seasoning and a crisp exterior.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 198 kcal
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion (minced)
  • 1 large garlic chopped, clove
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt ( and black pepper to taste, divided)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 pound ground turkey our ground pork, bison, chicken, 93% lean
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon thyme chopped, fresh
  • 1 tablespoon sage chopped, fresh
  • 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika for a smokier flavor, sweet
  • pinch sugar
  • pinch nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for spice)
  • olive oil spray form

Instructions

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  1. Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium low heat and add the oil, onions, 1/8 teaspoon salt and garlic and stir frequently, about 4-5 minutes, until onion is translucent. Lower heat, if needed, to avoid browning too quickly.
  2. Once onion is softened, add fennel and toss quickly until fragrant and toasted, about 1 minute. Remove mixture to a medium bowl to cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl add the ground turkey or ground meat of your choice, red wine vinegar, thyme, sage, remaining salt, paprika, sugar and nutmeg to a large bowl with cooked onions, garlic and fennel and mix together with a fork until all ingredients are well-distributed.
  4. Form mixture into 8 even patties and lay on parchment or wax paper while working. If you want to make these for another day, they can be refrigerated or frozen.
  5. Spray a non-stick skillet with oil and set over medium-low heat. Once hot, brown turkey patties, in two batches, 3 minutes on each side.
  6. Once you have achieved a nice browned crust on each side, reduce heat to low and cover. Continue cooking until internal temperature reaches 165F.
  7. Remove from heat and repeat with second batch.

Notes

  • Patties can be made a day ahead and refrigerated for up to 4 days to save preparation time.
  • You can freeze uncooked or cooked patties for up to 3 months to keep them fresh for later use.
  • Use ground turkey or substitute with pork, bison, or chicken as preferred, maintaining lean options for the recipe.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2patties Calories 198kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2.5g (13%) Cholesterol 84mg (28%) Sodium 290.5mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 198

% Daily Value*

Serving 2patties
Calories 198kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 290.5mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.