Everybody who samples my breakfast sausage enjoys the taste and is amazed to learn it's made of turkey. —Sally Brassfield, California, Maryland

Ingredients

• 2 to 3 teaspoons rubbed sage
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• pinch allspice
• 1 pound lean ground turkey

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 6 patties.
2. Lightly coat a skillet with cooking spray. Cook patties over medium heat until browned on both sides and the meat is no longer pink, 15-20 minutes.