Baked Turkey Meatballs
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
313 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Turkey Meatballs
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Tender and healthy meatballs are baked with a lemon butter sauce for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds (680g) ground turkey
- 1 cup (110g) shredded cheddar
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- olive oil for brushing onto formed meatballs
Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ground black pepper to taste
- sea salt to taste
Garnish
- chopped parsley
- sliced lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F / 180 degrees C.
- In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients and mix gently until well combined.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon and make 1 ½ inch meatballs. You should get 20 about meatballs.
- Place the meatballs into a 9x13-inch baking dish and brush with oil. Bake for 15 minutes on the middle rack of the oven. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by melting butter in a saucepan. Add the garlic and cook for a few seconds or until the garlic is fragrant. Add the rest of the ingredients and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and pour lemon sauce on the meatballs.
- Garnish with parsley and sliced lemon.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground turkey (usually labeled as 93 percent lean or higher) to keep the meatballs healthier and less greasy.
- Mix the ingredients just until they are combined. Overmixing can lead to tough meatballs. Use a light touch when mixing.
- Allow the meat mixture to rest for about 10-15 minutes after mixing. This helps the flavors meld together and makes it easier to shape the meatballs.
- To shape the meatballs evenly, consider using an ice cream scoop or a cookie scoop. Alternatively, wet your hands with water to prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands as you roll the meatballs.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to line the baking sheet. This prevents the meatballs from sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- Try to make the meatballs uniform in size to ensure they cook at the same rate. This helps avoid overcooked or undercooked meatballs.
- If you are using a higher fat meat and happen to have a baking rack, place it on the baking sheet and arrange the meatballs on top. This allows any excess fat to drip away, resulting in slightly healthier meatballs.
- For perfectly cooked meatballs, use a meat thermometer. They are done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C.
- After baking, you can simmer the meatballs in your favorite sauce for a few minutes to infuse them with additional flavor.
- You can prepare the meatball mixture in advance and refrigerate it for a couple of days until you're ready to bake. This is a time-saving option for busy weeknight dinners.
- Storage - keep leftovers in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 5 days.
- There are 5 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
313kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
451mg
(19%)
Potassium
287mg
(8%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
561IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
169mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 451mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 561IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 169mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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