Bourbon Apple Cider Glazed Turkey Meatballs
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Bourbon Apple Cider Glazed Turkey Meatballs
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Fresh fall apple cider makes a delicious sweet and savory glaze on these Bourbon Apple Cider Glazed Turkey Meatballs! They're a highly addicting appetizer or delicious weeknight dinner!
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Ingredients
Turkey Meatballs
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 egg lightly whisked
- 1 apple grated
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup panko
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- sliced green onions for garnish optional
Bourbon Apple Cider Glaze
- 1 cup apple cider not spiced cider
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons bourbon optional but recommended
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch whisked together with 1 teaspoon of water until dissolved
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and spray it with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl mix together the egg, apple cider, panko, dijon, grated apple, salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder.
- Add in the ground turkey and combine everything together with your hands being careful not to overwork the meat.
- Scoop out approximately 2 teaspoons of the meat mixture and roll into a ball, then place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking prepare the bourbon apple cider glaze.
Bourbon Apple Cider Glaze
- In a medium sized saucepan whisk together the apple cider, soy sauce, maple syrup, bourbon, ginger and cinnamon.
- Bring the mixture to a boil then slowly pour in the cornstarch/water slurry whisking the entire time.
- Lower the heat to medium and whisk the glaze until it's thickened.
- Add the baked turkey meatballs to the glaze, lower the heat to medium-low and let them simmer for several minutes.
- Serve the meatballs as an appetizer or for dinner topped with the sliced green onions.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
931mg
(39%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 931mg | 39% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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