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Turkey Meatballs

Turkey Meatballs Made Easy: Your New Weeknight Staple


  • Author: David Atikson
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 16 meatballs 1x

Description

Juicy, healthy, and oven-baked, these turkey meatballs are the perfect weeknight dinner that works with pasta, rice bowls, or sandwiches.


Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1/4 cup milk

1/4 cup grated Parmesan

1 egg

1/4 cup grated onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp chopped parsley

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper


Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet.

Soak breadcrumbs in milk for 2 minutes.

Add onion, garlic, egg, Parmesan, parsley, and seasonings.

Add turkey and mix gently until combined.

Form into 1.5-inch meatballs and place on tray.

Bake for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway.

Notes

Use 93% lean turkey for best results.

Make a double batch and freeze half for later.

Broil the last 2 minutes for crispy edges.

  • Prep Time: 10min
  • Cook Time: 20min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 meatballs
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 330 mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg