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Turkey Sausage Patties

This recipe for spiced turkey sausage patties offers a lean and flavourful alternative to traditional pork sausages. These homemade patties are seasoned with a fragrant blend of nutmeg, cinnamon, and a hint of cayenne pepper, providing a warm, savoury finish that pairs beautifully with the succulent dark-meat turkey. By using fresh breadcrumbs and egg yolks, the texture remains exceptionally moist and tender during the frying process.

As a diabetes-friendly option, these patties are high in protein and lower in saturated fat than many shop-bought varieties. They are ideal for a healthy weekend brunch or can be prepared in advance for a quick, nutritious breakfast on busy weekday mornings. Serve them alongside poached eggs or a fresh green salad for a balanced and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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Ingredients for Turkey Sausage Patties

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 80ml vegetable or olive oil, divided

  • 120ml coarse fresh bread crumbs

  • 45ml milk

  • 900g ground dark-meat turkey

  • 1/4 teaspoons grated nutmeg

  • 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoons cayenne

  • 1/8 teaspoons ground cloves

  • 2 large egg yolks

How to make Turkey Sausage Patties

Preheat oven to 121°C.

Cook onion in 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat.

Meanwhile, stir together bread crumbs and milk in a large bowl and let stand 5 minutes.

Add onion to crumbs (reserve skillet), then add turkey, nutmeg, cinnamon, cayenne, cloves, yolks, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper and combine well.

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Form 24 (2-inch-wide) patties (about 1/2 inch thick) with damp hands and arrange on sheet.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in skillet over medium heat until hot, then cook patties in batches, turning once, until browned and just cooked through, about 8 minutes per batch. Drain briefly on paper towels, then keep warm in a baking pan, loosely covered with foil, in oven. Wipe out skillet and add 1 tablespoon oil between batches.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Article history

The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 16 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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    UK recipe editors

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    UK recipe editors
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