Homemade Italian Turkey Sausage Recipe
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Homemade Italian Turkey Sausage

By: Joyce Haworth 
"Pens Joyce Haworth from Des Plaines, Illinois, 'When the stores in my area stopped carrying our favorite turkey sausage, I was desperate! I went to the library for some books on sausage-making...and was surprised to learn how easy it is! We use this sweet spicy sausage on pizza, in spaghetti sauce, casseroles and breakfast patties.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (46)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seed, crushed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the turkey, garlic powder, fennel seed, sugar, salt, oregano and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. Shape into eight patties. Cook in a nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray for about 3 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F. Or crumble turkey into a nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray. Cook and stir for about 4 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 patty or 1/4 cup of crumbles) equals 92 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 347 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 10 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 2 lean meat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2007 by chibi chef   view full review
This is a great starting point. I initially followed the recipe, but my husband didn't care...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2007 by BAKE HAPPY   view full review
This is really great. I now make my seasoning in bulk after putting them through a food...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2006 by CookieDough   view full review
I'll happily be the first to say this is the best turkey sausage I have ever made! I wanted to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2008 by snowriter   view full review
This turned out great. I added sage, basil, and thyme to the mix as well. My spice grinder...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2008 by dcraft   view full review
THIS WAS AWESOME! I was a little leary when I saw the words bland. I crushed the fennel seed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2007 by GARRIDANN   view full review
This was lovely! I shaped it into little links (about 1 inch thick & 3 inches long) and baked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2010 by 5THSISTER   view full review
The only changes I made were fresh garlic rather than powder and adding a few sprinkles of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2009 by ByMarce   view full review
I made this with lean beef instead of turkey b/c that's what I had on hand. I didn't let it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2007 by MONTFAM   view full review
Outstanding recipe. I was looking for a turkey sausage recipe so that I could stop purchasing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2009 by GRCORGI   view full review
I make this instead of buying sausage now. I leave the fennel out because I don't like it and...

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