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How to Make Turkey Cocktail Meatballs with Orange Cranberry Glaze - A Step-by-Step Guide

Turkey cocktail meatballs with orange cranberry glaze are the perfect appetizer for holiday gatherings and cocktail parties. These bite-sized meatballs are made with lean ground turkey and are packed with flavor, making them a hit with both kids and adults. The orange cranberry glaze adds a sweet and tangy twist that elevates these meatballs to the next level.

Making these turkey cocktail meatballs is a breeze, and they can be prepared ahead of time and reheated just before serving, m...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ pounds ground turkey
  • ¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ cup plain bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup canned jellied cranberry sauce
  • ½ cup orange marmalade
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced Fresno pepper
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 32 meatballs

  • Mix the turkey, poultry seasoning, garlic salt, onion powder, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Stir in the egg, milk, and bread crumbs. Cover with plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Roll the turkey mixture into balls, about one tablespoon each. Place the meatballs in a single layer in the skillet. Brown meatballs on all sides, flipping occasionally. Place browned meatballs on a clean baking sheet. Set aside.
  • Combine cranberry sauce, marmalade, and chicken broth over medium heat in the skillet used to cook the meatballs. Stir in the jalapeno and Fresno peppers, then return meatballs to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue to cook until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center and glaze is reduced. Season with salt and pepper.

    • Nutrition

    265 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 80mg
    • Sodium: 647mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 226mg

    Categories

    Appetizer recipes
    Turkey recipes
    Meatball recipes
    Orange recipes
    Cranberry recipes