Thanksgiving Turkey Cranberry Meatballs
Juicy turkey meatballs bursting with fresh cranberry flavor, perfect for your holiday gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option Available
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine ground turkey, chopped cranberries, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the sauce by combining cranberry sauce, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Toss the cooked meatballs in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional cranberries or fresh parsley.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs. These meatballs can also be frozen uncooked for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg