Description
Turkey Meatball Appetizer with Cranberry Glaze is a crowd-pleasing dish that combines juicy turkey meatballs with a sweet and tangy cranberry glaze. Perfect for parties or family gatherings, these easy-to-make bites deliver a delightful balance of flavors that will have your guests coming back for more. Serve them hot or warm, and watch them disappear in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- While the meatballs bake, combine cranberry sauce and balsamic vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed.
- Toss baked meatballs in the warm glaze and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (84g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg