Turkey and Stuffing Meatballs Recipe
These Turkey and Stuffing Meatballs are a delightful twist on traditional Thanksgiving flavors. Perfect for a festive gathering or as a tasty appetizer, these meatballs encapsulate the essence of the holiday season in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 meatballs
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Mushrooms:
- ½ lb. mushrooms finely chopped (about 3 cups)
Onion:
- 1 cup onion finely chopped (about ½ large onion)
Celery:
- ½ cup celery, finely chopped
Ground Turkey Breast:
- 1 lb. ground turkey breast
Cornmeal or Cornbread Stuffing:
- ½ cup coarsely ground cornmeal or dry cornbread stuffing
Dried Cranberries:
- ½ cup dried cranberries
Egg:
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
Poultry Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
Garlic Powder:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher Salt:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Black Pepper:
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375ºF. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or brush with oil.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, mix all ingredients thoroughly.
- Form meatballs: Use a meatball scoop to form 24 – 1½ inch meatballs, ensuring they hold their shape. Place on the prepared sheet pan.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 18-22 minutes until the center reaches 165ºF. Serve warm on skewers or with cranberry sauce for dipping.
- Optional: Garnish with parsley for a pop of color.
Notes
- Finely chop the onion and celery for a smooth texture.
- Use a scoop for consistent meatball sizes.
- Space meatballs on the pan for even browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 177 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 243mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 52mg
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