Mornings get a serious upgrade when you have a stack of golden, herb-scented sausage patties waiting in the skillet. The combination of sage, fennel, smoked paprika, and garlic gives these turkey patties a deeply savory, almost diner-style flavor that feels indulgent without any of the usual shortcuts. Many store-bought breakfast sausages sneak in sweeteners like honey or maple syrup to balance the spice blend, but this recipe skips all of that entirely — the bold seasoning does all the heavy lifting on its own. Ground turkey keeps things lean while still delivering a satisfying, juicy bite when cooked properly in avocado oil over medium heat. Pressing them to an even half-inch thickness means they cook through evenly and develop that gorgeous, caramelized crust that makes a sausage patty worth eating. They come together with minimal prep and a quick pan-sear, making them just as practical on a busy weekday as they are for a leisurely weekend brunch spread.
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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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