Spicy Turkey Sausage

Wake up your taste buds with this bold and flavorful Spicy Turkey Sausage recipe! Made with lean ground turkey and a carefully balanced blend of smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and fennel seeds, this healthier alternative to traditional pork sausage delivers a smoky, spicy kick in every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, these versatile sausage patties are perfect for breakfast plates, sandwiches, or even crumbled over pasta and pizza. Whether pan-fried to perfection or browned as crumbles, this gluten-free, high-protein recipe is a quick and delicious way to spice up your meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground turkey (preferably 93% lean)
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp Ground cayenne pepper
• 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
• 0.75 tsp Kosher salt
• 0.5 tsp Ground fennel seeds
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp Ground thyme
• 1 tbsp Olive oil (if pan-frying)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, add ground turkey, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, kosher salt, ground fennel seeds, onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, and thyme.

Step 2

Using clean hands or a spoon, thoroughly mix the turkey and spices until evenly combined. Avoid over-mixing, as this can make the sausage tough.

Step 3

Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into a small patty (about 3 inches wide). Alternatively, you can leave it loose to use as crumbled sausage.

Step 4

Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. If the skillet is not non-stick, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat until shimmering.

Step 5

Add the sausage patties to the skillet (work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding). Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until deeply browned and fully cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 6

If cooking loose sausage, crumble the mixture into the skillet and cook while stirring frequently until browned and fully cooked.

Step 7

Once cooked, remove the sausage from the skillet and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess fat.

Step 8

Serve immediately with your favorite breakfast sides, on a sandwich, or as a topping for pizza or pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(481.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	927.7

Total Fat 50.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 362.9mg	0%
Sodium 789.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 8.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g	0%
Total Sugars 0.4g
Protein 101.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 122.5mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 1321.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.9%

Protein: 45.2%

Carbs: 3.8%