Sage Turkey Sausage Patties

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Jun. 15, 2023
When you want to cut salt and saturated fat, turkey sausage is a wonderful option. The aroma of these patties sizzling in the pan will wake up any sleepyhead. —Sharman Schubert, Seattle, Washington
Sage Turkey Sausage Patties Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh sage or 2 teaspoons dried sage leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into twelve 3-in. patties.
  2. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook patties in oil in batches over medium heat, 3-5 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink. Drain on paper towels if necessary.

Can you freeze Sage Turkey Sausage Patties?

Place cooled, cooked patties on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; cover and freeze until firm. Remove from pan and transfer to a resealable freezer container. To use, place patties on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake in a preheated 350° oven until heated through, 15 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts

1 patty: 104 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 227mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1 fat.