Breakfast sausage patties are one of those morning staples that can be surprisingly hard to make at home without reaching for a bottle of canola or vegetable oil — but this recipe keeps things clean by using avocado oil as the only fat in the pan. Avocado oil has a high smoke point and a neutral flavor, making it a natural fit for getting that deep golden sear without any of the industrial seed oils found in most store-bought patties or restaurant versions. The seasoning blend here is doing serious heavy lifting: sage, fennel, smoked paprika, garlic, and a touch of red pepper flakes come together to create that classic savory-sweet sausage flavor you'd expect from a diner breakfast. Ground turkey keeps things lean while still delivering a satisfying, meaty bite. Pressing the mixture into even patties and letting them cook undisturbed is the key to that gorgeous brown crust — resist the urge to fuss with them. These are the kind of patties that make a simple breakfast feel genuinely special, whether you're stacking them alongside eggs or tucking them into a meal prep container for the week ahead.
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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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