Turkey Meatballs

Name: Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey (93/7); 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup milk; 1 egg egg; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Lean and flavorful turkey meatballs baked to perfection, perfect for appetizers, pasta, or sandwiches.

40 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey (93/7)
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 egg egg
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2

In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup milk, and 1 egg egg. Let sit for 2 minutes.
3

Add 1 lb ground turkey (93/7), 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese to the bowl.
4

Gently mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
5

Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
6

Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
7

Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes.
8

Serve with marinara sauce or your favorite condiment.

Questions

Can I make Turkey Meatballs dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Turkey Meatballs gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Can I make Turkey Meatballs ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Turkey Meatballs?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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