Mornings get a serious upgrade when breakfast sausage is this fragrant and satisfying. Ground turkey gets seasoned with dried sage, crushed fennel seeds, smoked paprika, and garlic powder — a combination that smells incredible the moment it hits a hot skillet. Store-bought breakfast sausage is a minefield for hidden fillers and additives, but every single ingredient here is clean, whole, and easy to verify at a glance. Avocado oil gives the patties a beautifully golden, crispy crust without any of the processed oils that sneak into commercial products. The technique is straightforward: mix gently, press into patties, and let the skillet do the work until each one reaches a deep brown sear and a safe internal temperature of 165°F. A little heat from optional red pepper flakes keeps things interesting, but the recipe is just as good without them if you're cooking for a crowd. These are the kind of patties you'll want to batch-cook and keep on hand all week.
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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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