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

Meatballs are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed in a myriad of ways. Perfect for a family dinner, a potluck, or a party appetizer, meatballs are always a hit. And while traditional meatballs are often made with beef or pork, turkey meatballs are a lighter and healthier alternative that doesn't sacrifice flavor. In fact, many people prefer the taste and texture of turkey meatballs, finding them to be just as satisfying as their more indulgent counterparts.

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 slices white bread, torn into pieces
  • 2 ½ tablespoons 1% milk
  • ½ pound ground turkey
  • ¼ pound turkey Italian sausages, casings removed
  • 2 ½ tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ½ tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 ½ cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Place bread pieces in a bowl. Pour milk over bread; allow bread to soak for 1 minute. Squeeze excess moisture from the bread and place bread in a bowl; discard milk.
  • Mix ground turkey, turkey Italian sausage, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Add soaked bread to turkey mixture and gently mix. Form turkey mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls; place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    183 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 406mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 83mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 236mg