Breakfast Sausages
Griddler™ Position: Closed or Flat
Selector: Griddle
Plates: Griddle
Makes 10 sausage patties (about 13⁄4 ounces each)
12ounces ground turkey (can use very lean)
4 ounces lean ground pork
1/3 cup very finely chopped tart apple
1 tablespoon very finely minced onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (1 tablespoon dried parsley)
1 teaspoon rubbed sage 1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Place all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix as for meatloaf – mixing thoroughly to distribute the seasonings evenly. Unlike ground meat for burgers, which should not be overmixed, it is important to completely mix the meat and seasonings. Shape into ten patties of equal size (about 13⁄4 ounces each, 11⁄2 to 2 inches in diameter). This may be done the night before, or sausage may be made ahead and frozen.
The sausage may be cooked using either the flat or closed griddle position.
For closed griddle cooking, preheat the Griddler™ to 425°. Arrange the sausages evenly spaced on the hot griddle plate. Using the closed griddle, cook the sausages for 4 to 5 minutes, until they have reached an internal temperature of 170°F. This is a great, quick way to cook sausages for sausage biscuits or other breakfast sandwiches.
To cook the sausages on the flat griddle, preheat the Griddler™ to 375°F. In the flat griddle position, cook the sausages for 12 to 15 minutes total, turning once after 6 minutes. Cooking in the flat griddle position allows you to cook eggs or pancakes to accompany the sausages, either on one side of the Griddler™ or when finished cooking the sausages.
Recipe note:
It you have a Cuisinart® Food Processor, you may use it to chop your own freshly ground turkey and pork. Follow the instructions that accompany your processor. After chopping the meat, you may add the chopped apples, onions and seasonings using the pulse until completely combined.
Nutritional information per serving (1⁄4 cup):
Calories 75 (11% from fat) • carb 1g • pro. 11g • fat 3g • sat. fat 1g •
chol. 27mg • sod. 166mg • calc. 13mg • fiber 0g
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