Description
These Thanksgiving Turkey Cranberry Meatballs are a delightful blend of savory and sweet, featuring a tender texture that melts in your mouth. The juicy turkey is complemented by the tartness of cranberries, creating a festive flavor experience that captures the essence of the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Cranberry Sauce:
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (canned or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, parsley, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the cranberry sauce by mixing cranberry sauce, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until heated through.
- Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and toss them in the cranberry sauce until well coated.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the meatballs a day in advance and store them in the refrigerator before baking.
- Storage: Leftover meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Ground chicken or beef can be used instead of turkey, and gluten-free breadcrumbs can be used for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Thanksgiving, Turkey, Cranberry, Meatballs, Holiday, Appetizer, Festive, Easy Recipe, Comfort Food, Family Dinner, Gluten-Free, Savory, Sweet, Party Food, Quick Meal