Beef Free Paleo Turkey Breakfast Sausage Patties
Mornings get a serious upgrade when breakfast sausage is this flavorful and this easy to pull off. Ground turkey gets seasoned with a bold blend of sage, fennel, smoked paprika, and garlic, giving you that classic savory sausage flavor without any beef in sight. The fennel seeds and smoked paprika do a lot of heavy lifting here ā they add depth and a subtle smokiness that makes these patties taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. A quick sear in avocado oil gets the outsides beautifully golden and caramelized while keeping the inside juicy and tender. Since everything is mixed and shaped by hand, there's no special equipment required ā just a skillet and a thermometer to make sure you hit that safe 165Ā°F internal temp. These are a great make-ahead option for busy weekday mornings, and they pair just as well with eggs and roasted sweet potatoes as they do tucked into a lettuce wrap. Clean ingredients, zero fuss, and a breakfast that actually keeps you full.
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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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