APPLE-SAGE SAUSAGE PATTIES

Apple-Sage Sausage Patties image

Apple and sausage naturally go together. Add sage, and you've got some standout patties. They're freezer friendly, so I make them ahead and grab when needed. -Scarlett Elrod, Newnan, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 large apple
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 to 4 tablespoons minced fresh sage
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
6 teaspoons olive oil, divided

Steps:

Peel and coarsely shred apple; place apple in a colander over a plate. Let stand 15 minutes. Squeeze and blot dry with paper towels., In a large bowl, combine egg, parsley, sage, garlic, seasonings and apple. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into sixteen 2-in. patties. Place patties on waxed-paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight., In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. In batches, cook patties 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and a thermometer reads 165°, adding more oil as needed. Freeze option: Place uncooked patties on waxed-paper-lined baking sheets; wrap and freeze until firm. Remove from pans and transfer to a freezer container; return to freezer. To use, cook frozen patties as directed, increasing time to 4-5 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic exchanges