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Turkey Meatballs

Easy and flavorful Baked Turkey Meatballs are perfect for appetizers, spaghetti night and meal prep for lunches and weeknight meals. Customize this versatile recipe for picky eaters or cuisines.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 38 (1T) meatballs
Calories: 359 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American Fussion

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground turkey 93% lean
  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs panko or regular
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon dried basil or 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh basil
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon dried oregano or 2 ½ teaspoons minced fresh oregano
  • 1 medium onion about 1 ½ cups chopped or 200g
  • 1 garlic clove minced

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with a nonstick baking mat or parchment paper. Set aside. (You can also place a cooling rack on top of the baking sheet to prevent the meatballs from sitting in their juices, if you'd like to do this. I used to, but the clean up of the cooling rack makes me crazy, so I forgo it now.)
  3. In a large bowl, measure out the turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, seasonings, onion and garlic.
  4. Use your hands to mix the ingredients until incorporated.
  5. Once the meatball ingredients are combined, form palm-sized meatballs (with your hands or with a cookie scoop) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake the meatballs for 25-30 minutes or until cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  7. Toss with your favorite marinara sauce and serve with pasta or serve alongside it as an easy appetizer.

Notes

  • You can make larger meatballs with this recipe. Their bake time will be longer, and you'll have less than listed above.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 359kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 13g Cholesterol 167mg (56%) Sodium 338mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 38(1T) meatballs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 359

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 359kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g 76%
Cholesterol 167mg 56%
Sodium 338mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.