Turkey and Apple Sausage

Servings

Serving size

1 patty

COOKING TIME

30 minutes

Ingredients

1 small Granny Smith apples (cored and grated)

1 pound Turkey, ground, 93% lean, 7% fat, raw

2 tsp.. Worcestershire sauce

3/4 tsp. Salt

2 tsp. Dried or rubbed sage

3 tsp. Ground fennel seed

1/4 tsp. Ground nutmeg

1 Tbsp Light brown sugar

1/2 tsp. Onion powder

1/2 tsp. Garlic powder

1/4 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes

1 tsp. Olive oil

1 spray Spray olive oil

Instructions

If baking the sausage, preheat oven to 400°F (see alternative cooking option, below).

Shred apple using a box grater or grater blade on a food processor.

Place shredded apple, turkey, Worcestershire sauce, spices, and olive oil in a bowl. Mix until just incorporated. Do not overmix.

Form 10 patties, about 1/4 inch thick.

Heat a nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, spray well with oil spray.

Add the patties to the pan, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook the sausage in multiple batches. Cook about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned and no longer pink in the center.

Alternative cooking option: Line a baking sheet with tin foil and spray with cooking spray. Arrange sausage patties on the tray and bake for 7-10 minutes or until internal temperature is 165°F in the center of the patties.