Most store-bought breakfast sausages are loaded with additives, binders, and emulsifiers you'd rather not think about first thing in the morning. This version skips all of that entirely — just ground turkey, a handful of spices, and a splash of avocado oil to get a gorgeous sear in the pan. The combination of sage, fennel, and smoked paprika gives these patties that classic savory-sweet sausage flavor you crave, with a subtle kick from optional red pepper flakes. Pressing them to an even half-inch thickness means they cook up consistently golden on the outside and juicy all the way through. Avocado oil's high smoke point makes it ideal for getting that deep, caramelized crust without burning, and checking for an internal temp of 165°F takes all the guesswork out of doneness. These are the kind of patties that make a weekday breakfast feel worth getting up for — and they're just as good meal-prepped ahead and reheated for a busy morning.
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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 — do not overwork.
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and press each into a round patty about 1/2 inch thick.
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