2003 Homemade Italian Turkey Sausage

By boandozzy

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.

Originally published as Homemade Italian Turkey Sausage in Light & Tasty December/January 2004, p16

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

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 10mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 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. Note: may freeze after mixing for future use.

Shape into eight patties. Cook in a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray for about 3 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 165°. Or crumble turkey into a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray. Cook and stir for about 4 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Yield: 8 servings.