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Easy Turkey Meatballs

7 Ratings

6 Comments

Prep 25 min
Total 50 min
Ingredients 7
Servings 5

Try a tasty ground turkey base in your favorite meatball dinner with this easy, flavor-packed recipe. MORE+ LESS-

By Holly Lofthouse

April 21, 2017

Ingredients

lb lean ground turkey

1/2

cup Progresso™ Italian-style bread crumbs

1/2

cup grated Parmesan cheese

teaspoon onion powder

teaspoon garlic powder

teaspoons parsley flakes

egg, beaten

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray.
2

In large bowl, mix 1 lb lean ground turkey, 1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian bread crumbs and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Season with 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 2 teaspoons parsley flakes. Add 1 beaten egg; mix until just combined.
3

Shape mixture into 15 balls of 3 tablespoonsful each. Place on cookie sheet.
4

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until thermometer inserted in center of meatballs reads at least 165°F. Cool 5 minutes. Serve with pasta and marinara sauce, or use in your favorite meatball dinner.

Expert Tips

This recipe easily doubles! Make a big batch, and freeze for quick weeknight meals.
Add chopped fresh spinach for added flavor and nutrients!

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 240
Calories from Fat: 110

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 12g; 19%
Saturated Fat 4g 21% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 115mg; 38%
Sodium: 400mg; 17%
Potassium: 230mg; 7%
Total Carbohydrate: 9g; 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 1g
Protein: 25g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4%; 4%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 20%; 20%
Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

Turkey isn’t only for Thanksgiving—swapping ground beef for ground turkey can be a healthier alternative in everyday cooking, too! Ground turkey breast is an easy way to add more lean protein to your meals, while still enjoying your favorite recipes, like meatballs. Bake these babies up and add them to spaghetti or any of our delicious meatball recipes for a family-favorite dinner you can feel good about.