Cranberry Turkey Meatballs
These Cranberry Turkey Meatballs are a delicious and healthy appetizer or main course. The sweet and tart cranberry sauce perfectly complements the savory turkey, making them a crowd-pleasing dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, onion, celery, cranberries, egg, sage, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and no longer pink inside.
- While the meatballs are baking, gently heat the cranberry sauce in a saucepan over low heat.
- Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the saucepan with the cranberry sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Serve these meatballs over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta for a complete meal. Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme for a festive touch.
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