Description
Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Sauce are a comforting dish that combines juicy, seasoned turkey meatballs with a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce. Perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also delivers a delightful blend of flavors. Create lasting memories around the dinner table with this heartwarming dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-style)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing to ensure tender meatballs.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F / 74°C).
- While baking, heat cranberry sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed.
- Serve meatballs drizzled with cranberry sauce alongside your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 130mg