Miniature turkey breaded meatballs, dipped in marinara sauce, served in a white tray on a red checkered cloth.

Mini Turkey Meatballs

Name: Mini Turkey Meatballs
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Ground Turkey Roll; 1 small onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; ¼ cup dried breadcrumbs; 3 tablespoons ketchup; ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 26 ounces tomato marinara sauce

Bless your guests with one of life’s little pleasures — Mini Turkey Meatballs. Kid-friendly and just as fun to eat as they are to make, this appetizer recipe is fantastic! Under 300 calories per serving!

Total Time

1 Hour

Serving Size

8 Servings

(16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Ground Turkey Roll

small onion, diced

garlic cloves, minced

large egg, lightly beaten

1/4

cup dried breadcrumbs

tablespoons ketchup

1/4

cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves

1/2

cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4

teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

ounces tomato marinara sauce

In large bowl, combine turkey, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, ketchup, parsley, cheese and pepper. Shape mixture into 1 1/4-inch diameter meatballs. In skillet over medium-high heat, cook meatballs 14 to 16 minutes, turning occasionally.

Always cook to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer.

Add marinara sauce. Stir to coat meatballs. Turn heat to medium-low and simmer, 15 to 20 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly and flavors blend.

Calories

230

Protein

14g

Carbohydrates

13g

Fiber

Sugars

Fat

14g

Cholesterol

70mg