These savory breakfast patties are proof that a satisfying morning meal doesn't need a long ingredient list or any specialty binders to come together beautifully. Ground turkey gets seasoned with a bold, aromatic blend of sage, fennel, smoked paprika, and garlic, delivering that classic breakfast sausage flavor without any fillers or additives you'd find in store-bought versions. Many commercial sausage patties sneak in stabilizers and thickeners that can be hard to track down on a label — here, every single ingredient is visible, whole, and intentional. A quick sear in avocado oil gives each patty a deep golden crust that locks in the juices, so you get a satisfying bite from edge to center. The fennel seeds are the quiet hero of this recipe, adding a subtle sweetness that makes the whole thing taste like it came from a proper butcher counter. These work beautifully alongside eggs, tucked into a lettuce wrap, or eaten straight off the plate on a busy weekday morning.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →4 servings
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.
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!
(16k)
