Turkey Sausage Recipe

This homemade turkey sausage recipe is a delicious Weight Watchers-friendly recipe to add to your breakfast recipe ideas.

Mornings are definitely not my favorite time of the day. I stay up later than I should at night, so I end up dragging myself out of bed when the alarm clock rings.

breakfast served with apple cinnamon sausage patties ready to eat

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Why you’ll love this recipe

Somedays that means I don’t have time to fuss with a breakfast recipe that is too involved or difficult to prepare. Instead of grabbing a banana as I run around getting ready for the day, I started prepping these apple cinnamon turkey sausage patties in advance so I could pop them in the microwave and throw together a more appealing breakfast on the fly.

When you only have a few minutes to get ready and out the door (because you hit the snooze three times), you need quick and easy breakfast ideas.

Homemade turkey apple cinnamon sausage isn’t just quick and easy, it tastes amazing, too! On Sunday afternoon, I make the sausages freeze them, and then they are ready to heat and go on busy mornings.

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breakfast of apple cinnamon sausages and eggs with berries ready to eat.

Ingredients for this recipe

Turkey sausage: Ground turkey.
Apple: Grated.
Cinnamon: Ground.

Ingredients for this turkey sausage recipe

How to make turkey sausage recipe

apples and cinnamon being mixed together.

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place foil on or use a silicone baking sheet on a large baking sheet.
Step 2: Using a cheese grater, grate your apple. Using paper towels, press any liquid from the apples.

mixing the ground turkey and apples and cinnamon together.

Step 3: Add the grated apple and cinnamon to the turkey sausage. (You may need to use your hands to get your ingredients thoroughly combined.)

patties made of the ground turkey apple cinnamon sausage ready to bake

Step 4: Form the mixture into small, flat patties.
Step 5: Place the patties on the baking sheet. Cook patties for 10-12 minutes or until browned and no longer pink in the middle.

full breakfast of apple cinnamon sausage patty eggs, and berries.

Storage suggestions

Store these sausages in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Reheating Tips

You can freeze these patties so that they are ready to be thawed out and heated up whenever you need them. I just pop them onto a paper towel and stick them in the microwave. You can also heat them up in the oven, toaster oven, or the air fryer.

Common Questions

What kind of sausage should I use for a sausage recipe?

For this recipe, you’ll want to use a loose, ground sausage. Do not use a link sausage as it will be too dry.

What kind of apple should I use?

For tartness, go with a Granny Smith apple. For sweetness, try a honeycrisp or braeburn apple.

Can I make turkey sausage ahead of time?

Yes! This recipe can be made up to two days in advance. Just cook the sausage and apples according to the recipe instructions, then store in an airtight container in the fridge until you’re ready to eat.

Breakfast recipes to try out

We have a few easy healthy breakfast ideas to share with you, too. There’s always something you can make that is simple and healthy without being boring or bland. Start your day off on the right foot with these easy breakfast ideas.

Weight Watchers Breakfast Casserole Recipes is a great place to start if you’re looking for breakfast ideas. This satisfying Healthy BLT Toast For Breakfast is also a great recipe to try this week! Be sure to also try this 3 Ingredient Breakfast Cookie Recipe!

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