Mornings get a serious upgrade when you have a batch of these savory turkey patties waiting in the skillet. Smoked paprika, fennel seeds, and dried sage do all the heavy lifting here, delivering that classic breakfast sausage flavor without any of the mystery fillers or preservatives hiding in store-bought links. So many commercial sausage blends sneak in ginger as a background spice, which makes this from-scratch approach a genuinely smart move — every ingredient is right there in front of you. Ground turkey keeps things lean while avocado oil gives each patty a gorgeous, deep golden crust that's hard to resist. The technique is simple: mix gently, press into patties, and let the hot skillet do its thing until you hit that perfect 165°F internal temp. These work beautifully alongside eggs, tucked into a lettuce wrap, or just eaten straight off the plate on a busy weekday 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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