Enjoy a healthier alternative to traditional Italian sausage with these homemade Italian sausage patties. Made from lean ground turkey and seasoned with a blend of Italian spices, these patties are bursting with flavor. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Serve them as a side dish or in sandwiches, wraps, or pasta dishes. These sausage patties are easy to make and will become a favorite in your kitchen!
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, fennel seeds, dried basil, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt. Mix well until all the spices are evenly distributed.
- Form the mixture into patties, about 1/4 inch thick, using your hands. The mixture should make about 8 patties.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage patties and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and browned.
- Remove the sausage patties from the skillet and drain on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Using lean ground turkey instead of pork reduces the saturated fat content of the sausage patties.
The fennel seeds give the patties an authentic Italian sausage flavor.
These sausage patties can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making them perfect for meal prepping.