How to Make Barbecue Turkey Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Barbecue turkey meatballs are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional beef meatballs. These meatballs are packed with flavor and are perfect for a family dinner, game day spread, or as a party appetizer. The combination of savory turkey, tangy barbecue sauce, and a blend of seasonings creates a mouthwatering dish that is sure to be a hit with everyone.

Making barbecue turkey meatballs is simple and can be done in just a few easy steps. The ingredients needed for this recipe are...

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Ingredients

  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 (5.3 ounce) container VOSKOS® Nonfat Honey Greek Yogurt
  • 1 cup soft bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ pounds ground turkey
  • 33 Pretzel sticks
  • 1 cup bottled barbecue sauce
  • ¼ cup orange marmalade or apricot preserves

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 11
  • Yield: 11 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine egg, yogurt, bread crumbs, onion, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add ground turkey; mix well.
  • Shape turkey mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Place meatballs in a foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake about 20 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink. Drain on paper towels. Add meatballs to warm Marmalade Barbecue Sauce (see below) in a large saucepan. Serve with pretzel sticks as picks.
  • Marmalade Barbecue Sauce: Combine barbecue sauce and marmalade in a large saucepan; bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Serve with meatballs.
  • Nutrition

    533 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 64mg
    • Sodium: 3086mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 92g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 277mg