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Easy Turkey Meatballs

Prep 25 min
Total 50 min
Ingredients 7
Servings 5

While the classic presentation is to serve homemade turkey meatballs on a bed of freshly cooked spaghetti, you can also serve them next to steamed veggies, accompanied by white or brown rice or as the filling of a hearty meatball sandwich. Basically, there's no wrong way to eat these delicious meatballs! MORE+ LESS-

By Holly Lofthouse

October 29, 2018

Make with

Progresso Breadcrumbs

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

Lean turkey meatballs are great stashed in the freezer, so double the recipe. Portion out the meatballs onto a large parchment-lined baking pan and freeze them until firm. Transfer them to resealable plastic freezer bags (you decide the right amount for quick meals) for up to 3 months.
Use a small (1- to 1 1/2-inch) scoop to portion out the meat mixture or use a large tablespoon to scoop up the meat and roll into balls (you can wear food-safe gloves or lightly wet hands, so the meat doesn’t stick).
Try adding 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

Baking, instead of pan frying, these turkey meatballs allows you to speed up prep time and work on the rest of the meal while they’re cooking. Use the baking time to create a first-course antipasto platter of meats and cheeses. Then pull together a Caesar salad, warm up garlic bread (right in the oven in which the meatballs are cooking) or steam some fresh vegetables to accompany the meal. This turkey meatball recipe is beloved by home cooks who want to serve meals on the lighter side and who rely on its precisely perfect proportions of meat, Progresso™ Italian-style bread crumbs, cheese, egg and seasonings. New to the world of making homemade turkey meatballs? Check our How to Make Meatballs guide to learn more. Once you’ve mastered the basics of how to make simple turkey meatballs, you can try even more time-tested recipes and modern new twists from our collection of best turkey meatball recipes.