Carrageenan 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, a little smoky, and just the right amount of warmth from the optional red pepper flakes. Store-bought breakfast sausages are a minefield of additives and thickeners that can sneak into processed meat products, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the smartest move. Here, it's just ground turkey, spices, and a splash of avocado oil ā nothing hidden, nothing unnecessary. Pressing the mixture into even patties and letting them cook undisturbed in a hot skillet is what builds that gorgeous golden crust on the outside while keeping the inside juicy. They come together with minimal effort 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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