Turkey Meatballs
Turkey meatballs are tender, savory, and a leaner take on the classic, perfect over pasta or in a sub. Baked until golden, they stay juicy thanks to a few simple tricks. They are great for meal prep and freeze beautifully.
- ⏱ 30 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 700 g ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C (400F) and soak the breadcrumbs in the milk.
- Mix the turkey, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Roll into evenly sized meatballs.
- Arrange on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Serve over pasta, in a sub, or with marinara.
💡 Chef's tip
Bake them on a lined sheet instead of pan-frying for an easy, hands-off batch with even browning.
Soaking breadcrumbs in milk before mixing them in keeps lean turkey meatballs moist and tender rather than dense and dry.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Protein: 30 g
- Carbs: 12 g
- Fat: 15 g
