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Turkey Sausage with Sweet Cran-Apple Topping USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes

These flavorful patties will be a great addition to any menu. Use this recipe to serve meats/meat alternates at breakfast.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
¼ cup fruit
½ oz eq meat
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project
TeamNutrition.USDA.gov
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time17 minutes
Total Time37 minutes
Keyword: CACFP Breakfast Planner - Family Recipes Ages 3-5
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 6
Program Type: CACFP
Program Meal Type: Breakfast
Conventional Meal Category: Main Dish (Entrée)
Program Meal Component: Meats, Fruits
Meal Service Temperature: Hot
Cooking Method: Bake, Boil
Season: Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter
6 servings
Calories: 87

Ingredients

  • - - Nonstick Cooking Spray
  • 4 ½ oz Turkey, ground, 93% lean, fresh or frozen (thawed)
  • ¼ tsp Sage, ground
  • ¼ tsp Onion power
  • ¼ tsp Salt, table
  • ⅛ tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 1 cup Apples, fresh, cored unpeeled ¼" diced (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
  • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Cranberries, dried, sweetened
  • 3 Tbsp Maple syrup

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  • - - Nonstick Cooking Spray
  • 4 ½ oz Turkey, ground, 93% lean, fresh or frozen (thawed)
  • ¼ tsp Sage, ground
  • ¼ tsp Onion power
  • ¼ tsp Salt, table
  • ⅛ tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 1 cup Apples, fresh, cored unpeeled ¼" diced (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
  • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Cranberries, dried, sweetened
  • 3 Tbsp Maple syrup

Instructions

  • Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Preheat oven to 400 °F.
  • In a small bowl, combine turkey, sage, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Divide mixture into 6 even portions. Make patties.
  • Place on a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Wash hands after touching uncooked meats.
  • Bake in the oven for 8–10 minutes. Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Prepare Cran-Apple topping: Heat a medium nonstick saucepan on medium heat. Add apples and cook to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir frequently. When apples begin to soften, add dried cranberries and maple syrup. Bring to a light boil, about 2 minutes. Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Remove patties from oven.
  • Serve 1 patty with 3 Tbsp cran-apple topping. Serve immediately, or keep warm at 140 °F or higher.

Nutrition

Serving: 1patty and 3 Tbsp cran-apple topping | Calories: 87 | Total Carbohydrate: 14g | Protein: 4g | Total Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 110mg | Dietary Fiber: 1g | Total Sugars: 8g | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0mg