Baked Turkey Meatballs
Baked Turkey Meatballs are a fast, oven-baked dinner that works for busy weeknights and meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, add the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, parmesan, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt.
- Mix gently just until combined, don’t over mix.
- Roll into 1½-inch meatballs and place them evenly on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 14 to 18 minutes, until the centers reach 165°F.
- Let the meatballs rest for 2 to 3 minutes, then serve.
Nutrition
Notes
- Use a cookie scoop for even meatballs: Consistent size helps them bake evenly and finish at the same time.
- Mix gently, don’t overwork it: Overmixing makes turkey meatballs dense instead of tender.
- Wet your hands before rolling: A little water keeps the mixture from sticking and makes shaping faster.
- Bake until 165°F in the center: Turkey is done when it reaches 165°F, which prevents drying them out from overbaking.
- Let them rest before serving: A quick 2 to 3 minute rest helps the juices settle so they stay tender.
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