Turkey Apple Breakfast Sausage
Combine these savory patties with a side of eggs for a hearty breakfast you’ll love.
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple, shredded using large holes of box grater
- 4 tablespoons bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon ground sage
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pound lean (85% or leaner) ground turkey OR 1 pound ground chicken
Equipment & Utensils
- Non-stick spray
- Box grater
- Frying pan
- Large bowl
- Meat thermometer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing spoon
- Spatula
Instructions
- Before you begin wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, and fruit.
- Spray frying pan with non-stick spray and place over medium heat. Add apples and cook until they are tender, about 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and allow to completely cool.
- Add turkey, breadcrumbs, sage, black pepper, salt, and paprika to the large bowl. Mix well.
- Divide the sausage mixture into 16 portions and form into 3/4 inch-thick patties.
- Cook the patties in a frying pan on medium heat, about 4 minutes per side, until the internal temperature measures 165 degrees on a meat thermometer.
Tips
You could also try cooking sausage patties on a baking sheet in the oven at 450 degrees for 8 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
2 patties
Per serving
Amount
Calories
120
Total Fat
5g
Sodium
115mg
Total Carbohydrate
6g
Protein
12g
