Turkey Breakfast Patties | The Modern Proper (2024)

January 13, 2024

These boldly flavored, Asian-inspired “breakfast” turkey patties are the perfect grab-and-go protein any time of day.

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Turkey Breakfast Patties: Ideal Protein on the Go

While roasted veggies and bold, robust condiments are at the top of our keep-on-hand list for healthy eating, if we really want to be successful it’s all about having ready-to-go, lean protein options. And these turkey patties are one of our favorite breakfast proteins! For more inspiration, be sure to check out our Best Breakfast Recipes and Best Ground Turkey Recipes.

Ingredients For The Perfect Turkey Patty

The ingredient list can be as simple as ground turkey, salt and pepper, but we went for the WOW factor here to make these the best turkey sausage patties you’ve ever had.

• Ground turkey. Fortunately, this versatile ingredient is now just as common as ground beef. You can find it anywhere!

• Garlic and ginger. 2 of our favorite breakfast patty flavor bombs!

• Herbs & spices. Fresh herbs are the best way to pack serious flavor into a small package. We use fresh basil and green onions because they pair well with freshly grated ginger and garlic. This combo gives these turkey patties an Asian flair. We add a little bit of red chili flakes for a slight heat.

• Coconut aminos! We love this ingredient because it gives these turkey patties the slightest bit of sweetness.

How to Make Turkey Breakfast Sausage Patties

1. Combine. Mix all the ingredients (except the olive oil) together in a large bowl.

2. Form the patties. Divide the turkey mixture into 16 patties and flatten them between two hands until about ½ -inch thick.

3. Cook the patties. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties until browned on both sides. You might have to do this in a few batches depending on how big your skillet is.

4. Make it a double batch. We love to make a double batch and put them in the freezer for later.

How Do You Keep Turkey Patties From Falling Apart?

If you were flipping these breakfast turkey sausage patties like hamburgers on a grill, we’d recommend adding an egg and some bread crumbs to keep them from falling apart. However, because these patties are cooked in a non-stick skillet, there is no need to add anything extra. Simply form the patties in your hand, give them a little smash and get to frying!

What To Eat With Asian-Inspired Turkey Sausage Patties?

Just because these breakfast turkey patties feature Asian-inspired ingredients doesn’t mean they aren’t versatile. Here are a few way we like to enjoy them:

• With fried, poached or hard boiled eggs, and avocado.

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• As a high protein side to Baked French Toast or Belgian Waffles.

• In zoodles with fresh veggies

• Alone as an afternoon snack with a little peanut sauce

• Double this recipe and make large turkey patties for the best turkey burger ever.

How to Store Leftover Soup + Tips

• Leftovers are good for 4-5 days. Cool to room temperature and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

• If turkey isn’t your thing, try subbing ground chicken. (Just be sure you’re using dark chicken meat or your patties will be lacking in flavor.)

• Don’t have coconut aminos? Feel Free to sub with soy sauce or Tamari (soy sauce’s gluten-free alternative) and a little brown sugar for that added sweetness.

• Instant read thermometer. These come in handy so you don’t overcook your turkey patties.

• Need to customize? If you’re a Keto-er you NEED that fat. If you’re just looking for some good flavor and could care less about fat content, this recipe can be used with ground pork, chicken, beef, OR turkey for equally delicious results.

Looking For More Ground Turkey Recipes?

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Give These Best-Ever Turkey Sausage Patties a go?

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