Turkey Sausage

Remember I said I was going to make my own sausage after the "accidental-sausage-mix-up-at-Whole Foods" incident? Well, we did, and it was good. We felt the need to tweak the recipe just a little bit, though, and now it's super yummy! =)

Ingredients:
3 lbs. ground turkey (dark meat is probably best)
2 Tbsp. onion powder
6 small to medium-sized garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp. sea salt
2 Tbsp. sage (We used half ground and half rubbed. Ground is cheapest, and I'm sure it would be fine. You could also use fresh if you have it.)
freshly ground pepper
2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp. fennel seed

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. (Using your hands is probably the best way.) You can cook right away or let it sit in the refrigerator for a few hours (or overnight) to "marinate."

We use this sausage in our spaghetti, calzones and in omelets. You could also form them into patties to make a special breakfast some time. I would rate the "heat factor" at somewhere between a mild and medium sausage. Obviously, if you want it to be hotter, add more red pepper flakes, and if you want it milder, use less.

Enjoy!