Description
Delicious and healthy baked turkey meatballs made with ground turkey, parmesan, and aromatics. Perfect for a quick dinner, they bake to juicy perfection and can be served with pasta, rice, or as an appetizer.
Ingredients
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Meatball Mixture
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs gluten-free if needed
- 1/3 cup milk any kind
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 small shallot minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper and/or red pepper flakes to taste
For Baking
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 425°F and adjust the rack to the top position. Lightly grease a sheet pan with olive oil.
- Soak Breadcrumbs: In a large mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for 5-7 minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to absorb the milk. Meanwhile, mince the shallot and garlic and prepare the remaining ingredients.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the ground turkey, minced shallot, garlic, grated parmesan, oregano, onion powder, kosher salt, and black or red pepper flakes to the soaked breadcrumb mixture. Mix gently until just combined to avoid tough meatballs.
- Form Meatballs: Using a large cookie scoop or your hands wet with water, form the mixture into approximately 16-18 meatballs, each about 1.5 ounces. Pack them tightly for best shape.
- Arrange and Drizzle: Place the meatballs evenly spaced on the prepared sheet pan. Drizzle olive oil generously over the tops to promote browning and crispness.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160°F and are cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve hot. Enjoy as a main dish with pasta, rice, or as an appetizer.
Notes
- Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze cooked meatballs by placing them on a sheet pan to freeze solid before transferring to a freezer-safe bag or container. They keep well for up to 3 months.
- Reheat frozen meatballs in the oven or air fryer at 400°F until heated through and crispy on the outside.
- Serve tossed with marinara sauce over pasta, inside a sub sandwich, or alongside rice and vegetables for a complete meal.
- Wet your hands with water when forming meatballs to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
