Description
Turkey Meatballs in Cranberry BBQ Sauce deliver a deliciously sweet and tangy flavor that will elevate any meal. Juicy ground turkey meatballs are enveloped in a glossy cranberry BBQ sauce, creating a perfect harmony of flavors that’s ideal for family dinners or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare, these meatballs are not only visually appealing but also versatile enough to serve as appetizers or main courses. Get ready for a dish that will have everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 large egg
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (smoky variety preferred)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- While baking, heat cranberry sauce and BBQ sauce together in a saucepan over low heat.
- Once meatballs are baked, add them to the sauce and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg