Homemade Breakfast Sausage Recipe | Easy Ground Turkey or Pork Sausage

If you’ve never made your own breakfast sausage before… this is your sign.

Because once you realize how easy it is to make a homemade breakfast sausage recipe, you’ll never go back to store-bought again.

This version is:

• Packed with flavor
• Made with simple pantry spices
• Customizable (turkey OR pork)
• Done in minutes

And the best part? You know exactly what’s going into it.

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Why You Should Make Your Own Breakfast Sausage

Store-bought sausage is convenient… but it’s also usually:

• Overly salty
• Filled with preservatives
• Lacking real flavor

Making your own homemade breakfast sausage gives you full control over:

• The seasoning
• The spice level
• The quality of the meat

Plus, it tastes SO much better. Like… noticeably better.

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Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey (or ground pork)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp dried parsley
• ½ tsp dried sage
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp dried thyme
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
• ¼ tsp cumin
• ¼ tsp MSG (optional, but enhances flavor)
• ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper

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Ingredient Notes

• Ground turkey vs pork:
  Turkey is leaner and lighter, pork is richer and more traditional. Both work perfectly.
• Sage:
  This is the KEY ingredient that gives breakfast sausage that classic flavor.
• MSG (optional):
  Totally optional, but it gives that “wow this tastes like real sausage” effect.
• Spice level:
  Adjust cayenne and red pepper flakes depending on your heat preference.

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How to Make Homemade Breakfast Sausage

1. Mix the seasoning

In a small bowl, combine all spices until evenly mixed.

2. Combine with meat

Add the seasoning mixture to your ground turkey or pork.

Use your hands to gently mix everything together until fully combined.
(Do not overmix or the texture can get tough.)

3. Shape the sausage

Form into small patties, about 2–3 inches wide and ½ inch thick.

4. Cook

Heat a skillet over medium heat.

Cook patties for:

• Turkey: 4–5 minutes per side (until fully cooked, 165°F)
• Pork: 3–4 minutes per side (until cooked through)

5. Serve

Serve hot with eggs, toast, or add to breakfast bowls.

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Tips for the Best Breakfast Sausage

• Don’t skip the sage—it’s what makes it taste like breakfast sausage
• Let the mixture sit for 5–10 minutes before cooking to deepen flavor
• Cook one small test patty first and adjust seasoning if needed
• Use a cast iron skillet for the best browning

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Make It Ahead

You can:

• Prep and store raw patties in the fridge for up to 2 days
• Freeze patties for up to 2 months
• Cook and reheat throughout the week for easy breakfasts

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Ways to Use This Breakfast Sausage

This isn’t just for breakfast plates and if you want to try my spicy version…read the recipe HERE

• Breakfast sandwiches
• Breakfast burritos
• Egg scrambles
• Biscuits and gravy
• Meal prep bowls

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Recipe Card

Homemade Breakfast Sausage Recipe

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey or pork
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp dried parsley
• ½ tsp dried sage
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp dried thyme
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
• ¼ tsp cumin
• ¼ tsp MSG (optional)
• ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. Mix all spices in a small bowl.
2. Add to ground meat and mix gently until combined.
3. Form into small patties.
4. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked.
5. Serve hot and enjoy.