Description
Delicious and healthy baked turkey meatballs made with ground turkey, parmesan, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as an appetizer, these meatballs are baked to juicy perfection and can be served with pasta, salad, or veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs gluten-free if needed
- 1/3 cup milk any kind
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 small shallot minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper and/or red pepper flakes to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and adjust the rack to the top position. Grease a sheet pan with oil to prevent sticking.
- Soak Breadcrumbs: In a large mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for 5-7 minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to absorb the milk fully. Meanwhile, mince the shallot and garlic, and prepare the remaining ingredients.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the ground turkey, minced shallot, garlic, grated parmesan, oregano, onion powder, kosher salt, and black/red pepper flakes to the breadcrumb mixture. Mix gently until just combined to avoid tough meatballs.
- Form Meatballs: Using a large cookie scoop or your hands (wetting them with water to prevent sticking), form the mixture into 16-18 meatballs, each about 1.5 ounces. Pack them tightly for better shape and texture.
- Prepare for Baking: Arrange the meatballs evenly spaced on the prepared sheet pan. Lightly drizzle olive oil over the tops to help browning and flavor.
- Bake: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F and they are cooked through with lightly browned tops.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freezing: Freeze baked meatballs solid on a sheet pan, then transfer to a freezer bag or airtight container for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in the oven or air fryer at 400°F until heated through and crispy.
- Serving Ideas: Toss meatballs with marinara sauce and serve with pasta or in a sub sandwich. They also work well as an appetizer, or served over rice with veggies or alongside salad and roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
