Baked Turkey Meatballs (For Anything Meatballs)
Easy baked turkey meatballs that are tender and full of flavor, yet basic enough to go into any recipe! Stock the freezer up, you’ll be glad you did!
Servings 24 meatballs
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Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/3 cup crushed croutons I used Butter Garlic flavor
- 1/2 cup finely chopped or grated onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced (1 1/2 tablespoons)
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise I use Dukes
- 1 Tablespoon Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 1/2 tablespoons parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Line a baking sheet with greased foil paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl add turkey meat and the next six ingredients.
- Gently mix everything up with your hands (preferred) or a rubber spatula.
- Combine the remaining six ingredients in a small bowl and sprinkle over the turkey mixture.
- Gently mix until the spices are worked into the meat. Do NOT over mix.
- Fry up a small piece of the mixture to taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes. (optional but works great for easy handling)
- Using a mini scoop, scoop out a tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a ball.
- Place on prepare baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes and then broil on low for 1-2 minutes. (Watch them carefully during the broiling stage)
- When meatballs come out of the oven, gently toss them in the juices in the pan and let them cool slightly.
- Serve or let cool and then flash-freeze and bag.
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Notes
Do not over-handle the meat mixture.
Watch carefully while baking to prevent over baking/burning.
Watch carefully while baking to prevent over baking/burning.