Homemade Cranberry Meatballs
Savory and sweet meatballs made with lean turkey and a zesty cranberry sauce, perfect for meal prep or as a delightful appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Turkey
- 1 small Shallot, minced
- 1 clove Garlic, grated
- 1 Egg
- ¼ cup Bread Crumbs
- ¼ cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup or Tomato Paste
- 1 dash Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 cups Cranberry Sauce
- ½ cup Ketchup or BBQ Sauce
- 3 tablespoons Thai Chili Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- Fresh Parsley for Garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Mix the ground turkey, shallot, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan cheese, ketchup (or tomato paste), and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl.
- Shape the mixture into 1 to 1½ inch meatballs.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until reaching 165°F (74°C).
- Make the sauce by combining cranberry sauce, ketchup (or BBQ sauce), Thai chili sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
- Simmer the sauce until thickened.
- Coat the baked meatballs evenly in the sauce.
- Heat in sauce for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or in a slow cooker.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free bread crumbs. These meatballs can also be made with lean ground chicken or a plant-based substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cranberry Meatballs, Healthy Meatballs, Turkey Meatballs, Appetizer, Gluten-Free
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