I like McDonald's breakfast sausage but limit myself to it only a few times a year. The other day it came to me, why don't I make them at home ? why haven't I thought of this before ??? They are healthy, without preservatives and easy to make !
Here's the recipe written by literary mom for food.com, I tweaked it a bit:
INGREDIENTS
1 lb ground turkey (or pork or mix of both, I found lean turkey are a bit too dry)
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sage
1 teaspoon fennel seed > I grind this on a pestle for even distribution in the meat
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon black pepper > I used only half when I make it for the kids
1⁄2 teaspoon white pepper
1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne
1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves
1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg
1⁄8 teaspoon allspice
I also add:
- 1/2 tablespoon of brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of marjoram
- 1/4 teaspoon of rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes (omit if making for kids)
Mixed all the dry ingredients together, then add to the ground meat. Mix well with hands and form into thin patties (1/4 of an inch). Pan fry on medium high, 3-5 min on each side. Enjoy !
