Apple-Sage Sausage Patties

Name: Apple-Sage Sausage Patties
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 16 patties.
Ingredients: 1 large apple; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 3 to 4 tablespoons minced fresh sage; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1-1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1-1/4 pounds lean ground turkey; 6 teaspoons olive oil, divided

Apple and sausage naturally go together. Add sage, and you’ve got some standout patties. They’re freezer friendly, so I make them ahead and grab when needed. —Scarlett Elrod, Newnan, Georgia

Ingredients

1 large apple
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 to 4 tablespoons minced fresh sage
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
6 teaspoons olive oil, divided

Directions

Peel and coarsely shred apple; place apple in a colander over a plate. Let stand 15 minutes. Squeeze and blot dry with paper towels.
In a large bowl, combine egg, parsley, sage, garlic, seasonings and apple. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 16 2-in. patties. Place patties on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. In batches, cook patties 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and a thermometer reads 165°, adding additional oil as needed. Freeze option: Place uncooked patties on plastic wrap-lined baking sheets; wrap and freeze until firm. Remove from pans and transfer to resealable plastic bags; return to freezer. To use, cook frozen patties as directed, increasing time to 4-5 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts

1 patty: 79 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 211mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Breakfast Turkey Sausage Patties in Simple & Delicious December/January 2016