Maple Apple Turkey Sausage Patties (Printable)

Turkey sausage blends with apples and maple, served alongside aromatic herbed rice for a satisfying meal.

# What You Need:

→ Turkey Sausage Patties

01 - 1 pound ground turkey
02 - 1 small apple, peeled and grated
03 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
04 - 1 teaspoon dried sage
05 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
06 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil, for frying

→ Herbed Rice

11 - 1 cup long grain white rice
12 - 2 cups water
13 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
15 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
16 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

# Directions:

01 - Combine ground turkey, grated apple, maple syrup, dried sage, dried thyme, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
02 - Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into a patty about 1/2 inch thick.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place patties in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
04 - Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a saucepan, combine rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
05 - Remove the saucepan from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and stir in butter, parsley, and chives until well blended.
06 - Arrange turkey sausage patties on a platter. Serve alongside herbed rice.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make and uses simple ingredients you can find in any grocery store
  • Packed with sweet and savory flavors that kids and adults both crave
  • Light and healthy thanks to lean turkey instead of pork
  • Ready in under 40 minutes for busy nights
02 -
  • High in protein and lower in fat than classic breakfast sausage
  • Freezes easily, making it perfect for batch cooking
  • Perfect for kids since flavors are both mild and naturally sweet
03 -
  • Grate the apple right before mixing to prevent browning and loss of juice
  • Do not skip resting the cooked patties before serving this makes them juicier
  • I learned the hard way to really press moisture from the apple for a firmer patty
  • For the fluffiest rice let it steam covered for five minutes after cooking then fluff with a fork
  • Herbs added at the end keep flavors bright and fresh

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