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I am wanting to cook some turkey sausage (bulk) as the bottom of a dish and then add egg/cream on top and bake. My problem is I don't know how long to cook the sausage and at what temp. I just know it needs to be cooked BEFORE I add the other stuff. Does anyone know the answer to my problem?

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Do you mean you want to crumble and brown it? I think all you need to do is eyeball it. When it is no longer pink, it's ready to go.

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No I want make it as the crust. Like a quiche crust made from sausage.

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Seems to me if you cook them and crumble them, you won't be able to make a crust... Once the meat is no longer pink, how will you shape it into a crust???
I'm wondering if you shape the crust when they are raw and cook the meat over a med. low heat till browned without stiring it at all, if that will do it... The meat will make its own juices so don't worry about adding a liquid....


Just a thought.....

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Iwould mix a raw egg into the raw meat, then pat into a pan for your curst. The egg should work as enough of a binder to hold it together.

As for how long to cook it? I have no idea.

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How long you cook it will depend on how thick you make it.

I'd cook it at 400* until the fat is clear-looking. If it's say 1/2" thick, I'd start with 20 minutes, then press it with a fork and see if the juices coming up are clear. If it's not done yet, then I'd go in 5 minute increments until it IS. It should also be at least lightly browned and firm to the touch when it's done.

If you make it in a removable bottom pan, I'd set it on a baking sheet because the fat is likely to seep out and make a hella big mess in your oven otherwise! ;)

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I keep thinking about the hamburger crust pizza recipe as a way to make this. But I can't find the recipe.

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Here is a hamburger crust pizza recipe. Don't know if it will help.



Just a thought, could you look and see what temperature the turkey should be cooked to and use a meat thermometor?

This says ground turkey should be cooked to 165 degrees.


Ground beef must be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit (71 degrees Celsius). Using a digital or dial food thermometer is crucial, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says, because research results indicate that some ground meat may prematurely brown before a safe internal temperature has been reached. On the other hand, research findings also show that some ground meat patties cooked to 160° F or above may remain pink inside for a number of reasons; thus the color of meat alone is not considered a reliable indicator of ground beef safety. If eating out, order your ground beef to be cooked well-done. Temperatures for other foods to reach to be safe include:

beef, lamb and veal--145° F (63° C)
pork and ground beef--160° F (71° C)
whole poultry and thighs--180° F (82° C)
poultry breasts--170° F (77 C)
ground chicken or ground turkey-165° F (74° C)

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