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    Home » Recipes » Chicken and Turkey Recipes

    Baked Turkey Meatballs

    Published: Apr 15, 2020 · Modified: Jan 15, 2023 by Kathleen Hansen · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    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 Meatballs with marinara sauce in bowl

    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
    turkey meatball ingredients in bowl

    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.
    baked turkey meatballs on sheetpan

    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.

    Turkey Meatballs can also be made in the air fryer - check out this easy recipe for Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs.

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    Baked Turkey Meatballs

    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.
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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

    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

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ¼ of recipe
    • Calories: 343
    • Sugar: 1 g
    • Sodium: 507.4 mg
    • Fat: 20.3 g
    • Carbohydrates: 10.7 g
    • Fiber: 0.7 g
    • Protein: 29.6 g
    • Cholesterol: 131.9 mg

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      March 31, 2023 at 9:12 pm

      Everyone loved these meatballs!

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