Description
Experience the joy of freshly baked turkey meatballs that are not just a meal but a delightful gathering experience. These juicy, golden-brown meatballs are bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion, from family dinners to festive parties. With minimal effort, you can create a dish that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs to help them crisp while baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
- Let cool briefly before serving with marinara sauce or as is.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg