Description
Delightful turkey meatballs stuffed with gooey mozzarella, perfect for family dinners or as party appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey (94% lean)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 32 mozzarella balls (pearl-sized)
- 2–4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 24-oz jar marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, parmesan, panko, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Take about 2 tablespoons of the mixture, flatten it, and place a mozzarella ball in the center. Wrap the meat around the cheese and seal it. Repeat with remaining mixture.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown meatballs on all sides for 2–3 minutes each or bake on a sheet for 12–15 minutes.
- Warm marinara sauce in a saucepan. Once meatballs are cooked, add them to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with pasta, on sub rolls, or as appetizers.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in a 350°F oven.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 40mg