Calling all savory breakfast fans! Make these easy do-ahead breakfast sausage patties and you’ll wonder why you ever went with the store-bought variety. With a touch of sweetness from maple syrup, a bit of savory sage, and 23 grams of lean protein per serving, they’re just the thing to fuel your morning. Plus you can freeze the unused patties for future breakfasts.
If you’re looking for a healthier alternative to sausage, this recipe gives you less salt and fat than a typical breakfast sausage, starting your morning off on the right foot. Pair this with some fruit for a complete meal.
Active time: 10 minutes Total time: 20 minutes
Make-Ahead Low-Carb Maple Breakfast Sausage
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454g) ground turkey (white and dark meat)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper
Directions
Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and stir with a wooden spoon until blended. Using a 1/4-cup measuring cup, scoop the mixture and form into 1/4 inch-thick (.64-cm) patties.
Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties until crusty, brown and no longer pink in the center, about 3 minutes per side. Reduce the heat if the sausage patties begin to brown too quickly.
To freeze, arrange the patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until solid. Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. To cook from frozen, cook over medium-low heat, flipping occasionally until no longer pink in the center (a digital thermometer should read 165°F/73°C) when inserted in the center), 10–12 minutes.
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 2 patties
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 195; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 78mg; Sodium: 504mg; Carbohydrate: 5g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 3; Protein: 23g
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