Lean Turkey Sausage Patties

Name: Lean Turkey Sausage Patties
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons garlic salt; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 pounds lean ground turkey; 5 teaspoons canola oil, divided

I developed this recipe as a way to deter my husband from eating pork sausage. The mixture also works well for making meatballs and burgers.—Yvonne Woodruff, Sacramento, California

Ingredients

2 large eggs
2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 pounds lean ground turkey
5 teaspoons canola oil, divided

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into thirty 2-1/2-in. patties.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in batches over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink, using remaining oil as needed.

Nutrition Facts

1 patty: 70 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 204mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat.

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SusieTR1

Nov 5, 2012

I was looking for a lower fat breakfast sausage and this fit the bill, Very good saugage flavore. I did substitue Ground Chicken for the turkey as it was what I could get on sale. But I will try it next time with turkey!