Baked Turkey Meatballs
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
5 People
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Calories
238 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Baked Turkey Meatballs
Description
This recipe mixes ground turkey with Italian-style breadcrumbs, small diced onion, minced garlic, eggs, milk, and seasoning. After thorough mixing, the meat mixture is shaped into 1.5 to 2-inch balls placed on a pan sprayed to prevent sticking. The meatballs bake at 400°F until the center reaches 165°F and they develop lightly browned tops, usually about 20 to 25 minutes. Baking allows them to cook evenly while maintaining moisture without extra fat from frying.
The meatballs have a mild flavor with herb notes from the breadcrumbs and a pleasant texture balancing moisture from milk and eggs. They can be served as a main protein in various meals or added to sauces or pasta dishes.
The recipe allows substituting plain breadcrumbs with Italian-seasoned ones, adding flexibility. The preparation is simple, requiring only mixing, shaping, and baking, with easy cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs Italian style
- 1 onion diced, small
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 egg large
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a medium baking dish with pan spray and set aside.
- Mix 1 pound ground turkey, 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs, 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced, 2 large eggs, ¼ cup milk, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl until everything is incorporated. Roll the mixture into 1 ½-2-inch balls and place in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the internal temperature of the meatballs reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the tops are lightly browned.
Notes
- You can substitute regular breadcrumbs combined with 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning for Italian-style breadcrumbs.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4meatballs | |
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 630mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 406mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 185IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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