Turkey and Apple Sausage Patties

Yummy alternative to the fattening pork sausage patties we're used to.

Ingredients

• 2 tsps canola oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 medium apples, peeled and grated
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 3 slices fresh whole grain bread
• 2 large egg whites
• 2 tsps sage
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1 tsp salt

Directions

1. For fresh bread crumbs place 3 slices whole grain bread into a food processor and process until fine bread crumbs. Do not toast bread.
2. Pre-heat oven to 450 °F (225 °C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until softened, add apples (Granny Smith or Tart) and sauté 3-5 minutes more until apples are very tender.
4. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool completely.
5. Add turkey, bread crumbs, egg whites, sage, salt, pepper, nutmeg and allspice; mix well.
6. Form into 16 patties about 3/4" thick. Bake patties 10 minutes for fresh, 20 minutes for frozen.
7. Patties can either be frozen for up to 3 months or cooked immediately.