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

Looking for a delicious and unique appetizer for your next gathering? Look no further than these cocktail Turkey Meatballs! Packed with flavor and perfect for serving at parties, these meatballs are sure to be a hit with your guests. Whether you're hosting a holiday party, game day get-together, or just a casual evening with friends, these cocktail turkey meatballs are the perfect finger food to serve.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ¼ cup minced onion
  • ¼ cup minced water chestnuts
  • ¼ cup applesauce (such as Mott's® Natural Applesauce)
  • ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder (such as Coleman's®)
  • ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 cup apple jelly
  • 1 cup applesauce (such as Mott's® Natural Applesauce)
  • ½ cup cider vinegar
  • ½ cup minced onion
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup chili sauce (such as Heinz®)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder (such as Coleman's®)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 32 meatballs

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Mix bread crumbs, egg, 1/4 cup minced onion, water chestnuts, 1/4 cup applesauce, Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder, and poultry seasoning together in a large bowl. Add ground turkey and gently mix together until just-combined.
  • Roll turkey mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place meatballs on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Whisk apple jelly, 1 cup applesauce, cider vinegar, 1/2 cup minced onion, ketchup, chili sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a saucepan; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer cooked meatballs to simmering sauce, cover the saucepan with a lid, and simmer until flavors blend, about 10 minutes. Garnish with remaining parsley.
  • Nutrition

    303 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 67mg
    • Sodium: 716mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 35g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 57mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 299mg