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Turkey Stuffing Meatballs

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 92

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage minced
  • 2 stalks celery sliced lengthwise and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 3/5 cup pre-seasoned cornbread stuffing mix

Instructions

  • Assemble the ingredients.
  • Preheat your saucepan using medium heat and melt the butter. Add the celery, onions, and kosher salt, and stir this mix occasionally for five minutes.
  • Add fresh sage and garlic and let it cook for another two minutes. Remember to cook it on low flame, allowing the flavors to really come together.
  • To save some cooking time, you can also add your ground turkey to this mix without sautéing. Doing this will add a more flavorful aroma to the meatballs. Take the vegetables out of the pan and set them aside in a small bowl.
  • Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F and by lining your baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Place the cooked vegetables in a large bowl and add in the ground turkey, dried sage, nutmeg, black pepper, thyme, eggs, and cornbread stuffing mix.
  • Gently mix them all using your hands or a spatula.
  • It is now time to make the meatballs and place them on the parchment paper.
  • Create 1 ½ to 2-inch meatballs using your hands or cookie scoop and set them on your baking sheet. If the mixture is too sticky, wet your hands with water and then form the mixture into meatballs.
  • Do not overcrowd them and provide ample space between the rows and columns of meatballs so that they can cook evenly. You can drizzle some olive oil or any other type of cooking oil before placing the tray in the oven.
  • Bake the meatballs for 16 to 20 minutes. It’s advisable to use a meat thermometer so that the meatballs are neither undercooked nor overcooked.

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Nutrition

Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg