Name: Turkey Sausage Patties
Ingredients: 3/4 pound ground turkey (not labeled "all breast meat"); 1 medium Bosc pear (6 ounces), peeled, cored, and coarsely grated; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; Vegetable oil for brushing skillet

These patties get their moistness and delicious flavor from a combination of light and dark meat. We don't recommend using all breast meat—they just won't be as good.

Cooks' note:

Patties can be formed (but not cooked) up to 3 hours ahead and chilled, loosely covered with plastic wrap.

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