How to Make Tasty Turkey Meatballs

Turkey Meatballs. Lean turkey meatballs are great stashed in the freezer, so double the recipe. Portion out the meatballs onto a large parchment-lined baking pan and freeze them until firm. Remove from freezer and thaw in refrigerator before baking.

With a fork stir in ground turkey or chicken and. In a large bowl, stir ground turkey, bread crumbs, Parmesan (if using), onion, egg, garlic, parsley, chives, and milk until combined. Spray a nonstick pan lightly with veggie oil. You can cook Turkey Meatballs using 12 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Turkey Meatballs

1. Prepare of meatballs.
2. You need 2 lb of Ground Turkey.
3. Prepare 3/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese.
4. It's 3/4 cup of soft bread crumbs.
5. Prepare 1 large of egg, lightly beaten.
6. It's 2 tsp of dried Italian seasoning.
7. It's 2 tsp of dried parsley flakes.
8. It's 1 tsp of garlic powder.
9. Prepare 1 tsp of salt.
10. It's dash of ground black pepper.
11. Prepare of coating and topping.
12. Prepare 4 tbsp of fine dry bread crumbs.

Everything else was as listed above. While meatball purists might declare blasphemy, turkey meatballs are actually my favorite meatballs. It's partially nostalgia — the only kind of meatballs my dad made growing up were made with turkey — and partially because I enjoy their lighter flavor and texture. For the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, basil, parsley, milk, ketchup if using, tomato paste, salt, pepper, eggs, garlic and onions.

Turkey Meatballs instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°..
2. Line large baking sheet with aluminum foil..
3. Combine all meatball ingredients..
4. Shape into small meatballs, about 3/4 ounce each..
5. Roll meatballs in the fine dry bread crumbs to lightly coat then dust with dry bread crumbs..
6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Larger meatballs require more time..

Using a wooden spoon, stir to. Tender meatballs filled with onions and Parmesan, bathed in plenty of tomato sauce, are classics in every way except for one: They call for turkey instead of the usual beef (or beef-veal-pork. The grated parmesan, breadcrumbs, fresh basil, and tomato paste in these baked turkey meatballs give them an authentic Italian taste. A quick fifteen minute bake in the oven means dinner gets on the table in time and you can be sure your meatballs are cooked to perfection without standing over the stove. Combine egg, bread crumbs, onion and pepper.