Who doesn’t love savory Italian sausage patties? Whether you enjoy it alongside your morning pancakes, mixed into pasta, or sprinkled over your favorite pizza, Italian sausage is classic crowd-pleasing favorite.
For the longest time, I never thought about making Italian sausage from scratch. But as we’ve made some dietary changes for health reasons, I’ve started recreating homemade versions of many of favorite convenience foods. And as it turns out, just like most dishes, homemade really is better.
How to Make Homemade Italian Turkey Sausage Patties
This homemade Italian turkey sausage recipe only takes about 2-3 extra minutes compared to opening a package or store-bought sausage. The best part is you control the ingredients. No fillers. No additives. Just meat and spices. You can make it spicier, milder, heavy on the fennel, or fennel-free. Customize it exactly how you like it.
1. Preheat Your Skillet
Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium-high. While you can use any type of skillet, cast iron creates a crispy exterior that’s hard to beat. Lightly coat the bottom of the skillet with avocado oil and allow it to heat while you prepare the sausage mixture.
2. Season. Season. Season.
Combine all of seasonings: Italians seasoning, parsley, fennel, paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, and a dash of cayenne. Place the ground turkey in a mixing bowl and sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the meat. Using your hands, gently mix everything together until the spices are evenly distributed.
3. Cook the Patties
Next, form the meat into patties about 1 1/2-2 inches in diameter (or whatever size you prefer.) Place the patties in the hot skillet and sear several minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, using a meat thermometer to ensure they are fullly cooked.
How to Enjoy Homemade Italian Turkey Sausage Patties
These homemade turkey sausage patties are perfect alongside your favorite breakfast foods like waffles, oatmeal, pancakes, or toast.
You can also crumble the seasoned turkey instead of forming patties. Crumbled turkey Italian sausage is delicous in:
- Egg bakes and breakfast casseroles
- Pasta dishes
- Soups and stews
- Homemade pizza
- Breakfast scrambles
If you prefer, you can also make this recipe using ground pork, beef, or chicken instead of turkey and adjust the seasonings to taste.
This recipe is great for meal prep. Make a large batch and store for quick breakfasts throughout the week. Store in the refrigerator for 4-5 days in an airtight container or up to 3 months in the freezer. Simply reheat in the microwave, oven, or skillet when ready to enjoy.
Homemade Italian Turkey Sausage Patties
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. ground turkey meat
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ tablespoon parsley
- ½ tablespoon fennel
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- Dash of cayenne
- Avocado oil
Instructions
- Place a cast iron skillet on the stove top over medium heat and coat the bottom with a layer of avocado oil.
- In a small bowl, combine seasoning ingredients: Italian seasoning, parsley, fennel, paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Mix well.
- In a medium sized bowl, combine turkey meat with seasoning and mix together until thoroughly combined.
- Form the meat into patties with a diameter of 1.5-2 inches and place on heated skillet.
- Cook the patties for 3-5 minutes on each side, or until the interior temperature reaches 165ºF.
- Remove to a plate to cool and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 4-5 days in the fridge and up to 3 months in the freezer
Jenny is a wife and stay at home mother of two. She loves good food, and enjoys experimenting in the kitchen. When she’s not busy chasing kids, you can find her digging into a good book, enjoying the great outdoors, and trying not to kill her houseplants.
i’ve been buying italian sausage from the store for years, but after trying your homemade turkey version, i’m convinced to make my own – thanks for inspiring me to try something new! also checking out scritchy scratchy for more recipe ideas.