Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Glaze
Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Glaze are a perfect blend of savory and sweet, transforming ordinary dinners into festive feasts. These juicy turkey meatballs coated in a luscious cranberry glaze are easy to prepare, making them a go-to dish for busy weeknights or special occasions. Ready in under an hour, these delightful bites will have everyone asking for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 (12 meatballs) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 3. Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- 5. While meatballs bake, combine cranberry sauce and balsamic vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat; stir until simmering.
- 6. Drizzle warm glaze over the meatballs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg