Sesame Free Paleo Turkey Breakfast Sausage Patties
Mornings get a serious upgrade when you have a batch of these savory turkey patties waiting in the skillet. The combination of fennel seeds, smoked paprika, and dried sage gives them that classic breakfast sausage flavor you crave ā deeply aromatic, a little smoky, and just the right amount of heat if you go for the red pepper flakes. Store-bought breakfast sausages can be a minefield of hidden additives and seed-derived oils, so making your own from scratch puts you completely in control of every ingredient. Ground turkey keeps things lean without sacrificing any of the satisfying, meaty texture you want from a proper sausage patty. Avocado oil in a hot skillet gets the outsides beautifully golden and caramelized while keeping the inside juicy all the way through. These come together with nothing more than a bowl, your hands, and a single pan ā which means cleanup is just as easy as the cooking. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or pulling together a quick weekend breakfast, these patties deliver real, clean flavor without any compromise.
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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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