Mornings get a serious upgrade when breakfast sausage is this fragrant and satisfying. Ground turkey gets seasoned with a bold blend of sage, fennel, smoked paprika, and garlic, delivering that classic savory-spiced flavor you want from a breakfast patty without any grain-based fillers or binders. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, store-bought sausage can be a minefield of hidden additives and ambiguous ingredients — this recipe keeps everything clean and straightforward. The avocado oil gives each patty a gorgeous golden crust that locks in the juices, so you're not sacrificing texture for simplicity. A quick sear in a hot skillet is all it takes to get deep, caramelized color on the outside while keeping the inside tender and fully cooked through. These patties are just as good alongside eggs and roasted vegetables as they are tucked into a lettuce wrap for something a little more portable. Make a batch on the weekend and you've got a protein-packed breakfast ready to go all week long.
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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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