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Overhead view of baked turkey meatballs in cast iron skillet

Baked Turkey Meatballs

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  • Author: Krista
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 meatballs 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

These Baked Turkey Meatballs are cooked in marinara to keep them flavorful and moist, and they’re also loaded with cheese. Done in 30 minutes!


Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs. ground turkey
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 4 garlic cloves, diced
  • 1/2 cup gluten free panko
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon dry oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dry basil
  • 1 tablespoon dry parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 jar of marinara sauce
  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add ground turkey, onion, garlic cloves, parmesan cheese, eggs, oregano, basil, parsley, salt, fennel seeds, and black pepper. Using your hands, mix all the ingredients.
  3. Form into twelve 2″ balls.
  4. Place the meatballs in the pan.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and place the meatballs under broiler for 4 minutes to brown.
  7. Remove meatballs from the oven. Cover the meatballs with marinara sauce and sprinkle with cheese.
  8. Place the meatballs back in 400°F oven and bake for another 5 minutes or until internal temperature of meatballs reached 165°F.
  9. Garnish with basil and serve.