Almond Free Paleo Turkey Breakfast Sausage Patties
Mornings get a serious upgrade when you have a stack of golden, spiced sausage patties waiting in the skillet. Ground turkey gets seasoned with sage, crushed fennel seeds, smoked paprika, and garlic powder ā a combination that delivers that classic breakfast sausage flavor without any fillers, binders, or mystery ingredients. For anyone navigating nut-free eating, store-bought breakfast sausages can be a minefield of shared facilities and ambiguous labels, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the smarter move. Everything here is straightforward pantry spices and a splash of avocado oil, so you know exactly what's going into every bite. The trick to that deep golden crust is patience ā letting the patties cook undisturbed until they release cleanly from the pan gives you that satisfying sear on the outside while keeping the inside juicy. These pair beautifully with eggs, roasted sweet potatoes, or tucked into a lettuce wrap for a protein-packed start to the day.
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4 servings
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tsp dried sage
- Ā½ tsp fennel seeds, lightly crushed
- Ā½ tsp smoked paprika
- Ā½ tsp garlic powder
- Ā¼ tsp onion powder
- Ā¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Ā¾ tsp kosher salt
- Ā¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
Instructions
- 1
Combine the ground turkey, sage, fennel seeds, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix with your hands until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat, about 30 seconds ā do not overwork.
- 2
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and press each into a round patty about 1/2 inch thick.
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