Mornings get a serious upgrade when your breakfast sausage is this fragrant and satisfying right out of a cast-iron skillet. Ground turkey gets seasoned with sage, crushed fennel seeds, smoked paprika, and garlic powder — a classic sausage spice lineup that delivers serious depth without any mystery fillers or preservatives hiding in a store-bought package. The smoked paprika gives each patty a gorgeous color and a subtle warmth, while the optional red pepper flakes let you dial up the heat to your liking. Avocado oil helps the patties develop a deep golden crust on both sides, so you get that satisfying sear without any grains, legumes, or dairy in the mix. Since everything here is straightforward whole-food ingredients, you never have to second-guess what's on your plate — which is exactly what a clean breakfast should feel like. These come together quickly and reheat well, making them a smart option for meal prepping a week of easy mornings.
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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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