Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausages

These Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausages are so flavorful and delicious. The perfect balance of sweet and savory. Made with thyme, sage, and maple syrup. These sausages are lean, rich in protein, and nutritious. So easy to make and can be served with eggs, pancakes or to make breakfast sandwiches.

Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausages

If you love a warm and comforting breakfast, then you will absolutely love these Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausages. They are so juicy, flavorful, and the perfect balance of sweet and savory. These breakfast sausages are made with thyme, sage and maple syrup. They are lean, rich in protein and so nutritious. Guaranteed to keep you full and satisfied for hours. So easy to make and can be served with eggs, pancakes or to make breakfast sandwiches.

Ingredients needed to make Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausages:

• Ground Turkey– Lean ground turkey to make the sausages. Can use ground chicken too.
• Spices and Herbs- Dried thyme, dried sage, garlic powder, pink sea salt, and black pepper.
• Maple Syrup– Adds that sweetness to balance out the savory in the sausages.
• Apple Cider Vinegar– The acid in ACV neutralized that turkey after taste. It also elevates the flavor.
• Olive Oil– For cooking.

Equipment needed to make Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausages:

• Large Mixing Bowl– To prep your ground turkey in.
• Large Baking Sheet Pan– I like laying the turkey sausages in a sheet pan as I shape them. it makes it easier to handle them.
• Parchment Paper– For lining sheet pan and preventing the turkey sausages from sticking to it.
• 12 inch Cast Iron Skillet– To cook the sausages on.
• Spatula– I like using silicone spatulas on a cast iron skillet.

How to make Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausages:

• Step 1– Add ground turkey to a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle in thyme, sage, garlic powder, pink sea salt, and black pepper. Drizzle maple syrup and apple cider vinegar. Mix ground turkey making sure all ingredients and well incorporated.

• Step 2– Line a large baking sheet pan with parchment paper and set next to turkey mixture. Use your hands to scoop out some of the turkey mixture. Roll into a ball then flatten it out creating a patty that’s about 3 inches long and about 1/4-1/2 inch thick. Continue process with the rest of ground turkey until you have 12 sausage patties. Place each sausage on prepped sheet pan.

• Step 3– Drizzle a large cast iron skillet with olive oil and bring to a heat on high over stovetop. Place sausages on heated skillet and pan fry for 7 minutes. Flip over and pan fry for another 7 minutes. You will have to cook sausages in batches of about 3-4 patties at a time. Continue process until all sausages are cooked through.
• Step 4– Serve sausages while still warm on the side of eggs, in a breakfast sandwich, etc. Keep any leftover sausages in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3-4 months. Enjoy!

Tips and Substitutions:

1. Preheat skillet– Place turkey sausages on a preheated hot surface. This will prevent them from sticking to the skillet.
2. Use thermometer to take internal temperature- Stick thermometer in the middle of each sausage. It should read 165 degrees F once they are done.
3. Don’t skip the ACV- Apple cider vinegar helps neutralize the after taste turkey meat tends to have. It will also add flavor to your sausages.
4. Substitute for maple syrup– You can use honey.

What to serve Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausages with:

These savory and flavorful turkey breakfast sausages can be paired up with virtually any other food. . Serve with scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, fresh fruit, pancakes, waffles, etc. to ma a nutritious protein rich breakfast. I love to take some bagels or English muffins and making breakfast sandwiches with these sausages. Some of my favorite recipes I love to serve these breakfast sausages with are:

• Sweet Potato Waffles
• Best High Protein Pancakes
• Best Gluten-Free Pancakes
• Veggie Loaded Omelette Muffins
•  Sheet Pan Omelet
• Winter Fruit Salad
• Fresh and Easy Fruit Salad

Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausages FAQ’s:

Are turkey breakfast sausages healthy?

These homemade turkey breakfast sausages are pretty healthy. They are made with lean ground turkey and seasoned with spices and herbs. These sausages are rich in protein and will keep you full and satisfied for many hours.

What are turkey breakfast sausages made of?

These homemade turkey breakfast sausages are made of lean ground turkey. They are seasoned with spices and herbs, and maple syrup for that hint of sweetness.

How can you tell when turkey breakfast sausages are done?

The best way you can tell when your turkey breakfast sausages are done is by using a meat thermometer. This way you can take their internal temperature. Stick a thermometer in the middle of each sausage. It should read 165 degrees F once they are done.

Meal Prepping it:

These homemade turkey breakfast sausages are perfect to meal prep for make-ahead breakfasts. However, they can also be served for lunch. You can make a few lunches for the week with these sausages. Pair them up with some rice and veggies for a healthy and filling lunch. These also freeze great and make a large batch. So they are perfect for keeping in your freezer stash.

How to store Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausages:

Place any leftover turkey breakfast sausages in an airtight container. Keep them refrigerated for up to 4-5 days.

Can you freeze Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausages?

Yes. These homemade turkey breakfast sausages freeze great. Place them in a freezer friendly container or a freezer bag. Keep them frozen for up to 3-4 months. To defrost, thaw them out in the fridge and reheat on stovetop or in the microwave.

Did you like this Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausages recipe? You may also like these other savory breakfast recipes:

• Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos
• Veggie Loaded Omelette Muffins
• Sheet Pan Omelet
• Sweet Potato and Sausage Breakfast Skillet

Looking for more tasty turkey recipes? Check these out:

• Best Homemade Turkey Burgers
• Baked Turkey Meatballs
• Turkey Sliders with Beet Slaw and Mashed Avocado
• Veggie Loaded Turkey Meat Sauce
• Crockpot Sriracha Turkey Chili

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Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausages

These Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausages are so flavorful and delicious. The perfect balance of sweet and savory. Made with thyme, sage, and maple syrup. These sausages are lean, rich in protein, and nutritious. So easy to make and can be served with eggs, pancakes or to make breakfast sandwiches.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword Homemade Breakfast Turkey Sausages

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 14 minutes

Total Time 19 minutes

Servings 12 sausages

Calories 107 kcal

Author Angelica Arias

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground turkey
• 2 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tsp dried sage
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1.5 tsp pink sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Add ground turkey to a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle in thyme, sage, garlic powder, pink sea salt, and black pepper. Drizzle maple syrup and apple cider vinegar. Mix ground turkey making sure all ingredients and well incorporated.

2. Line a large baking sheet pan with parchment paper and set next to turkey mixture. Use your hands to scoop out some of the turkey mixture. Roll into a ball then flatten it out creating a patty that’s about 3 inches long and about 1/4-1/2 inch thick. Continue process with the rest of ground turkey until you have 12 sausage patties. Place each sausage on prepped sheet pan.

3. Drizzle a large cast iron skillet with olive oil and bring to a heat on high over stovetop. Place sausages on heated skillet and pan fry for 7 minutes. Flip over and pan fry for another 7 minutes. You will have to cook sausages in batches of about 3-4 patties at a time. Continue process until all sausages are cooked through.

4. Serve sausages while still warm on the side of eggs, in a breakfast sandwich, etc. Keep any leftover sausages in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3-4 months. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Tips and Substitutions:

1. Preheat skillet– Place turkey sausages on a preheated hot surface. This will prevent them from sticking to the skillet.
2. Use thermometer to take internal temperature- Stick thermometer in the middle of each sausage. It should read 165 degrees F once they are done.
3. Don’t skip the ACV- Apple cider vinegar helps neutralize the after taste turkey meat tends to have. It will also add flavor to your burgers.
4. Substitute for maple syrup– You can use honey.

Nutrition Facts

Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausages

Amount per Serving

Calories

107

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

3

g

5

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Trans Fat

 

0.01

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Cholesterol

 

42

mg

14

%

Sodium

 

330

mg

14

%

Potassium

 

241

mg

7

%

Carbohydrates

 

3

g

1

%

Fiber

 

0.2

g

1

%

Sugar

 

2

g

2

%

Protein

 

18

g

36

%

Vitamin A

 

27

IU

1

%

Vitamin C

 

0.1

mg

0

%

Calcium

 

11

mg

1

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Number of total servings in estimated. Actual number of servings may vary depending on your own personal preference in portion sizes.

**Nutritional values shown are general guidelines for 1 serving using the ingredients listed above. These numbers do not reflect and may vary depending on substitutions, additions and/or different brands and/or other ingredients that may be used. 

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