Turkey Meatballs
Turkey Meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can elevate any meal. Made with lean ground turkey and fragrant herbs, these meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Whether served over pasta, in a sub, or as an appetizer with dipping sauce, they are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 meatballs (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-seasoned)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper. Mix well using your hands.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and golden brown, reaching an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C).
- Serve hot with marinara sauce or alongside your favorite sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 105mg