6WBM Breakfast Sausage-Jimmy Dean Style

From the 6 Week Body Makeover recipe book breakfast section. You must chill from 1 to 24 hours, so plan accordingly. It takes a while to make, but tastes FANTASTIC! It is very good for you as well. Using ground turkey instead of beef.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  ground turkey breast
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
• 2  teaspoons  finely chopped fresh sage leaves
• 2  teaspoons  finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  finely chopped fresh rosemary leaf
• 2  teaspoons brown sugar substitute
• 1  tablespoon Splenda granular
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  grated nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 2  minced garlic cloves
• 3  tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
• 1⁄4 cup no-salt-added chicken broth, as needed

Directions

1. Combine ground turkey with all other ingredients and chill for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
2. Form into patties, about 2.75 ounces for a cooked 2 ounce patty.
3. Cook over moderate heat until cooked thoroughly, about 3 minutes per side, DO NOT OVERCOOK.