BHA & BHT Free Paleo Turkey Breakfast Sausage Patties
Mornings get a serious upgrade when you have a batch of these savory turkey patties sizzling in the skillet. The combination of fennel seeds, smoked paprika, and dried sage gives them that classic breakfast sausage flavor you crave ā deeply aromatic and just a little smoky ā without relying on any pre-mixed seasoning blends that often sneak in synthetic preservatives like BHA or BHT. Ground turkey mixed with avocado oil keeps things lean but still satisfying, and the smash-and-sear technique in a hot skillet builds a gorgeous golden crust on each patty. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, you have complete control over exactly what goes into your breakfast. Store-bought sausage can be a minefield of additives and stabilizers, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the easiest way to sidestep all of that. These come together fast, cook up in under ten minutes, and pair beautifully with eggs, roasted vegetables, or anything else on your morning plate.
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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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