Description
Ground turkey meatballs are a flavor-packed, healthy alternative that will impress at your next dinner party or become a family favorite for weeknight meals. They’re easy to prepare, customizable, and perfect for meal prep. These juicy meatballs are baked to perfection, offering a delightful combination of spices and textures in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Optionally toss in marinara sauce before serving over spaghetti or in sub rolls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg