Cajun Turkey Meatballs
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4.6
Cajun Turkey Meatballs
Description
This recipe blends lean ground turkey with an egg, panko bread crumbs, diced onion, and Cajun seasoning to create moist and flavorful meatballs. Formed into uniform balls and baked on parchment-lined sheets, the meatballs cook evenly while maintaining juiciness due to the panko's moisture retention. After baking, they are tossed in a hot, tangy Louisiana-style hot sauce that soaks into the surface without overwhelming the interior.
The dish is garnished with chopped flat-leaf parsley to add freshness and served with ranch dressing, providing a creamy contrast to the heat. The baking method is straightforward, making it accessible for weeknight dinners or appetizers.
Using a melon baller or similar tool helps create consistent meatball sizes for even cooking. Make-ahead and freezing options increase convenience, allowing leftover meatballs to be reheated gently or prepared ahead for easy meals or entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey lean
- 1 egg
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 onion diced, about ½ cup, small
- 2 teaspoon cajun seasoning mix
- ¼ cup hot sauce louisiana style
- 3 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley chopped, Italian
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° Line a baking sheet with parchment
- In a medium bowl, mix ground turkey, egg, bread crumbs, onion, and seasoning
- Form turkey mixture into balls, about 16 balls
- Spread meatballs on the baking sheet without crowding
- Bake 30 minutes, turning halfway through
- Remove from oven and in a bowl, toss meatballs with hot sauce until coated
- Arrange on a serving dish and garnish with parsley
- Serve with ranch dressing for dipping
Notes
- Using a melon baller helps form uniform meatballs for even cooking.
- Make ahead by cooking and refrigerating meatballs; reheat in a low oven before serving.
- Freeze cooked meatballs in an airtight container up to 2 months for convenient future meals.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 47 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 47kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 132mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 230IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.3mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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