Baked Turkey Meatballs
Baked Turkey Meatballs made with simple ingredients like lean ground turkey, parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley, ready in less than 45 minutes!
Servings: 28 meatballs
Calories: 72kcal
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 medium cookie scoop
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup gluten free bread crumbs plain
- 1/3 cup parmesan grated
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce gluten free
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Add all ingredients to a medium mixing bowl, using your hands to mix everything together until just combined (but not over-worked).
- Roll the mixture into balls, about 1 1/2-inches each, placing them on the baking sheet as you make them. Leave some space between each one.
- Once all of the meatballs are formed, bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F using a meat thermometer.
Notes
Click on the time in the instructions to start a timer!
Storage
Refrigerate leftover meatballs in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
Freeze leftover meatballs in a freezer-safe container for 2-3 months.
Cooking Tips
- When combining everything into the meatball mixture, mix gently so it doesn't get over-mixed. Over-mixing will make the meatballs more tough.
- I like to use 93% lean ground turkey, but that's a personal preference. You can also use 85% lean ground turkey.
- If you have a busy weeknight coming up, you can prep these the day before! Store in the refrigerator covered in plastic wrap until you're ready to cook the next day.
- Your cooking time can vary depending on the size of your meatballs. Large meatballs will take longer to cook than smaller sized meatballs.
- If the meat mixture is sticking to your hands, keep a small cup of water next to your mixing bowl and wet hands as-needed to help keep it from sticking.
Nutrition
Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg