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Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausage
Homemade turkey breakfast sausage combines ground turkey with spices like paprika, red chili flakes, and garlic to create a protein rich breakfast sausage that is healthier than store bought. Cook it ahead to use in your weekly meal prep, add it to breakfast bowls, or even use it in soup recipes for extra flavor.
This sausage recipe is healthy because it’s high in protein, naturally gluten free, and free from preservatives and added sugar that are all commonly found in grocery store sausage.
This turkey sausage recipe has been on request for many years, within our Cleanfoodcrush Online Communities.
I’m often asked for a homemade sausage recipe…something to add into recipes, soups, or to simply serve alongside eggs and toast in the morning.
Is turkey breakfast sausage healthy?
It’s REALLY easy to make your own sausage at home, and the best part is that you know exactly what’s in it! And using turkey to make your sausage means it will be lower in saturated fat than pork, high in protein, and there will be no preservatives.
I’ve included a short video for this recipe because I think it helps to see how truly simple it can be to make your own sausage at home, rather than paying a premium for it at the store.
I like to use turkey for this recipe, but chicken, beef, and/or pork also work well! Make it with lean cuts of meat, if that fits your goals and budget, OR, use fattier dark meat if that’s what you prefer. I promise it will turn out GREAT!
So, buy some extra meat when you find it on sale, then make your own sausage, and keep enough in your freezer to last a few months.
I encourage you to experiment with YOUR favorite herbs and spices. This is a great starting recipe, but you’ll likely find that adding your personal favorite herbs and spices will create a final product perfectly suited to your family’s taste preferences!
I think fennel, sage, and garlic would also be a winning combination!
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs ground turkey (or meat of your choice cut into cubes or pre-ground turkey)
- 2 Tbsps aged balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsps finely chopped fresh parsley, or 2 tsps dried parsley
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano, or 2 tsps dried parsley
- 1 Tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
How to Make Turkey Breakfast Sausage with Ground Turkey
Storage Instructions
Divide your mixture in half (you will get 2, 1 pound packages of sausage out of the mixture).
Tightly wrap half of the sausage mixture in plastic wrap, gently rolling it to form it into a thick sausage.
To secure the ends make a knot then cut and remove the excess wrap.
Repeat with the remaining mixture.
Keep the breakfast sausage refrigerated for immediate use within 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
➡️ Rachel’s Tips:
It will taste better if you allow it to refrigerate overnight.
How to cook turkey breakfast sausage
To cook, slice 1/2-inch thick patties and fry them in a non-stick skillet for about 3-5 minutes per side. You want to look for an internal temperature of 165°F.
Or use in recipes as desired.
Enjoy!
❤Rachel
Meal Prep
To make meal prep even easier, you can cook the patties a head of time or make sausage crumbles. Once cooked, place them in an air tight container and store for 4 days in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer.
Recipe FAQ’s
What spices go in turkey breakfast sausage?
We are using paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper. However, feel free to change up the spices or herbs as you choose. I think thyme would be a good substitute for oregano.
Can I use pre-ground turkey instead of making my own?
Absolutely! Using turkey that has already been ground will save you a lot of time and make this an even easier meal.
Can I use pre-ground turkey instead of making my own?
Absolutely! Using turkey that has already been ground will save you a lot of time and make this an even easier meal.
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Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausage
Ingredients
- 2 lbs turkey (or meat of choice cut into cubes), (You will create ground turkey in food processor.)
- 2 Tbsps aged balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsps finely chopped fresh parsley, or 2 tsps dried parsley
- 1 Tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place your meat cubes into a food processor and pulse until ground.
- Add in your vinegar, herbs, paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt and pepper. Continue to pulse until thoroughly combined.
- Divide your mixture in half (you will get 2, 1 pound packages of sausage out of the mixture).
- Tightly wrap half of the sausage mixture in plastic wrap, gently rolling it to form it into a thick sausage.
- To secure the ends make a knot then cut and remove the excess wrap.
- Repeat with remaining mixture.
- It will taste better if you allow it to refrigerate overnight.
- Refrigerate for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- To cook, slice 1/2-inch thick patties and fry them in a non-stick pan for about 3-5 minutes per side.
- Or use in recipes as desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
