Cranberry Turkey Meatballs
These Cranberry Turkey Meatballs are a flavorful and festive appetizer or light meal, perfect for the holidays or any time of year. Made with lean ground turkey and sweet-tart cranberries, they’re a healthy and delicious twist on a classic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, chopped cranberries, breadcrumbs, onion, parsley, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and lightly browned.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the cranberry sauce glaze. In a small saucepan, combine cranberry sauce and apple cider vinegar. Heat over medium heat until the cranberry sauce is melted and smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to the saucepan with the cranberry sauce glaze. Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Serve these meatballs as an appetizer with toothpicks, or as a main course over rice or mashed potatoes. For an extra burst of flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the cranberry sauce glaze.
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