Italian Turkey Sausage Recipes

HOMEMADE ITALIAN TURKEY SAUSAGE

Steps:

• 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. Shape into eight patties. Cook in a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray for about 3 minutes on each side or until a 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.

ITALIAN TURKEY SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Add oil to skillet and turn heat to medium.
• In a bowl, combine turkey, salt, pepper, garlic powder, fennel/caraway/celery seeds, crushed red pepper, and poultry seasoning.
• Mix with fingertips until well incorporated.
• Add turkey mixture to skillet and cook until well done and aromatic.
• Drain sausage and set aside.
• Use as desired.

SWEET ITALIAN TURKEY SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients an mix thoroughly.
• Shape into patties, links, or crumble into skillet and brown over medium heat.
• Mixture may be made in advance up to 36 hours and let sit in the refrigerator to absorb the flavors, or can be shaped and frozen until ready to use (do not re-freeze previously frozen ground turkey). Thaw in the refrigerator.

TURKEY SAUSAGE, PEPPER AND ONION SKILLET

Steps:

• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until no longer pink and completely cooked (at least 165°F). Using slotted spoon, transfer to plate, and keep warm.
• Reduce heat to medium; add onions and peppers to drippings. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in garlic and seasoning; cook 30 to 60 seconds or until garlic is fragrant.
• Stir in tomatoes and sausage; heat to simmering, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cook uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until completely heated through.
• Garnish with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.

ITALIAN TURKEY SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients until well mixed.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Shape into 8 patties.
• Cook in a skillet coated with nonstick spray about 3 minutes each side, meat thermometer should read 165 degrees.
• You can also crumble the turkey into the skillet for crumbled sausage.

GRILLED ITALIAN TURKEY SAUSAGES

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Place sausages on the preheated grill. Grill until browned and cooked through, turning occasionally, 10 to 16 minutes. Your cooking time will depend on your grill and how close the sausages are to the heat. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 165 degrees F (73 degrees C) for well done.
• Meanwhile, heat sun-dried tomato oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add red onion, bell pepper, and sun-dried tomatoes. Saute, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the veggies, then sprinkle with basil, oregano, salt, and pepper; stir until well combined.
• Place turkey sausages in the rolls and evenly distribute the vegetable mixture over the top.