Juicy Turkey Meatballs
Discover the ultimate recipe for Juicy Turkey Meatballs—perfectly tender and packed with flavor! Made with lean ground turkey, a touch of Parmesan cheese, aromatic garlic and onion, and fresh parsley, these meatballs are irresistibly moist thanks to milk-soaked breadcrumbs. Expertly browned in olive oil and finished in the oven, they achieve a perfect golden exterior while remaining succulent inside. With just 15 minutes of prep and easy baking techniques, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Serve them with marinara sauce, over spaghetti, or alongside a crisp salad for a delicious and wholesome meal that will bring everyone to the table. Give these healthy baked turkey meatballs a try and enjoy a versatile dish that’s bursting with bold flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground turkey
- 0.5 cup Bread crumbs
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 Large egg
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 1 Small onion, finely chopped
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs and milk, and let them sit for a couple of minutes to allow the bread crumbs to absorb the milk.
Add the ground turkey, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the bread crumb mixture.
Mix everything together gently using your hands until just combined. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the meatballs tough.
Scoop the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls and shape them by rolling gently in your hands. You should get about 16 meatballs.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the meatballs in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the skillet, and brown them on all sides, about 5 minutes. They don't need to be cooked through at this point.
Place the browned meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through and a meat thermometer reads 165°F (74°C).
Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve the turkey meatballs warm, garnishing with additional parsley if desired. They go well with marinara sauce, over pasta, or alongside a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1342 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.6 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.5 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 534 mg | 178% | |
| Sodium | 3524 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 110.6 g | 221% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 486 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 493 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
