Lighter Turkey Sausage Patties, Paleo, Whole30
Turkey sausage patties are a satisfying, lighter, low carb, high protein recipe that make for the just right protein option for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They cook in less than 30 minutes!
These turkey sausage patties are one of our favorite ways to eat ground turkey! The seasoning in them makes them a just right breakfast sausage option, or even a just right meat option to add to bowls or meals. They are filling, flavorful, lighter, and simple to make. They are also naturally dairy free, gluten free, Paleo and Whole30 compliant.
We know sausage patties are usually known for breakfast, and we love eating them with our cottage cheese egg bites, but we love using them to top big veggie bowls. If you also love one-bowl meals, try our Korean Beef Bowls.
Why this recipe works
- It’s a satisfying way to use ground turkey. There is so much flavor cooking them this way.
- It is high protein! Each turkey sausage patty has about 18 grams of protein.
- These are great for anyone following a Whole30, Paleo, Gluten free, or Dairy free diet.
- These are also allergy friendly. There are no nuts, soy, gluten or dairy in them.
Recipe ingredients
- Ground turkey– make sure to use ground turkey with a regular fat content ( not a 99% fat free one). This will result in better flavor.
- Garlic powder, onion powder, fennel seeds, rubbed sage, paprika, parsley, thyme– these herbs and spices season the patties in an simple way.
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Additions/ Substitutions
- You can add maple syrup to the sausage patty mixture if you like your sausage patties sweet.
- You can also add blueberries.
- You can omit any seasoning that you don’t like.
Step by step instructions
Step 1
Step 1: Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and mix well.
Step 2
Step 2: Form the turkey mixture into patties and cook on a frying pan.
Step 3
Step 3: Cook until browned on both sides and the middle is no longer pink.
Expert tips
- Do not overcook the turkey patties or they will dry out. Make sure to cook them until the middle is not longer pink and there is a nice brown on either side.
- Use turkey meat with some fat in it. This will give the patties more flavor.
- Make sure to use the fennel seeds. These give the patties their “sausage” flavor.
Recipe FAQs
How many calories are in a turkey sausage patty?Roughly 91 calories.
How do you store them?In an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Can you use something besides ground turkey?Yes you can use beef or sausage meat if you prefer.
If you want to buy gluten-free sausage instead of making it yourself, check out The Helpful GF’s article on the best gluten-free sausage brands you can buy on store.
Prep 10 minutesCook 10 minutesTotal 20 minutesMakes 12 patties
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground turkey
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp fennel seeds
- 3 tsp rubbed sage
- 2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Method
- Put the ground turkey into a large bowl. Cover the ground turkey in all the seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, fennel seeds, rubbed sage, black pepper, paprika, parsley, thyme, and salt. Mix well.
- Make small patties out of the ground turkey mixture, in between ¼ to ½ cups worth of meat. ( There should be about 12-13 patties total).
- Then put 1 Tablespoon of olive oil into a large frying pan and heat it over medium-high heat. Cook the turkey patties for 4-5 minutes a side. You will probably have to cook the patties in batches.
Notes
- You can add maple syrup to the sausage patty mixture if you like your sausage patties sweet.
- You can also add blueberries .
- You can omit any seasoning that you don’t like.
