Name: Turkey Sausage Patties
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 hr
Yield: Makes about 24 patties
Ingredients: 1 small onion, finely chopped; 5 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil, divided; 1/2 cup coarse fresh bread crumbs; 3 tablespoons milk; 2 pounds ground dark-meat turkey; 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 large egg yolks

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Turkey Sausage PattiesMikkel Vang

These hand-formed sausage patties, seasoned with holiday spices, might just be the beginning of a new tradition at your house.

Cooks notes:

•You can substitute 2 lb ground pork (not lean) for the turkey.
ùPatties can be formed (but not cooked) 1 day ahead and chilled.
ùCooked patties can be kept warm in oven up to 30 minutes.

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