Description
Experience the perfect blend of savory and sweet with these Incredible Turkey Meatball Appetizers drizzled in a tangy cranberry glaze. Each tender meatball is made with lean ground turkey and fresh herbs, creating a flavorful bite that’s sure to impress at any gathering. Easy to prepare and deliciously satisfying, this dish is perfect for holiday celebrations or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup plain or Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 cup high-quality cranberry sauce (or homemade)
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, onion, parsley, salt, and pepper; mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into one-inch meatballs and place them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- While baking, heat cranberry sauce, balsamic vinegar, and honey in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the baked meatballs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg