Baked Turkey Meatballs

Baked Turkey Meatballs are healthy, no chopping required, and require just a few simple ingredients. Just mix them up, roll, and bake! They're versatile - enjoy as is, tossed with your favorite spaghetti marinara, or even as part of a salad. The options are endless! And, did I mention they are freezer friendly! Freeze them before or after baking for a perfect meal prep solution right in your freezer.

Baked Turkey Meatball Ingredients:

Just mix up the ingredients and roll!

• Ground Turkey (or chicken)
• Egg
• Panko Breadcrumbs
• Olive Oil
• Grated Parmesan
• Spices: Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Salt and Pepper

How to Freeze the Meatballs:

• After Baking: To freeze the baked turkey meatballs, follow the recipe and bake the meatballs. Allow to cool then freeze. To avoid the meatballs from sticking, freeze the meatballs on a sheet pan or plate first then transfer to a container or plastic bag. You then can reheat the frozen meatballs from frozen by warming in the oven (400°F for 15-20 minutes), in the microwave, or my favorite -  simmering in delicious marinara sauce to be served over pasta.
• Before Baking: Freeze the unbaked meatballs on a baking sheet before transferring to a plastic bag or container. Bake the frozen meatballs, without thawing, at 400° F for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.

Meatballs are a perfect meal prep solution because they are so versatile! The obvious option is to serve with marinara and pasta sauce, on their own dipped into a sauce, turned into meatball subs or sliders, thrown into a bowl with any carb and veggies, or even on top of a salad.

Recipe

Baked Turkey Meatballs

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Baked Turkey Meatballs are healthy and require just a few simple ingredients. Just mix them up, roll, and bake! They're versatile and freezer friendly! You can freeze them before or after baking.

• Author: Kathleen
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 30 meatballs
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Oven
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey (or ground chicken)
• 1 egg
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
• ½ cup grated parmesan
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoons kosher salt
• ⅛-¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

Mix and Roll Meatballs

1. In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients together.
2. Roll into ~1.5 tablespoon sized balls. I like to use a small cookie scoop to achieve even sizes.

Freeze or Bake Meatballs

1. To Bake: Place meatballs an inch or two apart on a baking sheet and bake in a 400° F preheated oven for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
2. To Freeze: Place meatballs on a baking sheet or plate and freeze before transferring to a container or bag. Bake from frozen at 400°F for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
3. Freezing the Baked Meatballs: After baking the meatballs, allow to cool then freeze on a baking sheet and transfer to a bag or container. To reheat the meatballs, you can simmer in a sauce, warm in the microwave, or bake in the oven at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.

Notes

Meatballs are cooked through when internal temperature is 165 degrees F

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