Lactose Free Paleo Turkey Breakfast Sausage Patties
These savory breakfast patties are built entirely from ground turkey and a smart blend of warming spices ā sage, fennel, smoked paprika, and garlic ā so there's zero dairy anywhere in the mix. That makes them a genuinely easy win for anyone avoiding lactose, since so many store-bought breakfast sausages sneak in fillers or binders that can hide surprising ingredients. The fennel seeds and smoked paprika do serious heavy lifting here, giving the patties that classic sausage-shop depth without any pork or mystery additives. A quick sear in avocado oil gets the outsides deeply golden and caramelized while keeping the inside juicy ā just cook them to 165Ā°F and you're good to go. They come together fast with nothing more than a bowl, a skillet, and your hands, which makes them a realistic option even on rushed weekday mornings. Pair them with eggs, roasted sweet potatoes, or tuck them into a lettuce wrap for a breakfast that actually keeps you full.
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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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