Description
Tender turkey meatballs mixed with savory stuffing flavors, baked until golden, and served with warm gravy for a cozy comfort-food dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
- 3 cups dry seasoned stuffing mix
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups turkey gravy, warmed for serving
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, optional for garnish or serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and celery, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the stuffing mix and chicken broth. Let it sit for 2 minutes to soften.
- Add the ground turkey, eggs, sautéed vegetables, dried sage, dried thyme, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into about 24 meatballs, roughly 2 tablespoons each, and arrange them in a single layer on the prepared pan.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until lightly golden and cooked through to 165°F internally.
- Warm the turkey gravy in a saucepan while the meatballs bake.
- Serve the meatballs hot with warm gravy and garnish with parsley and dried cranberries, if desired.
Notes
- Do not overmix the turkey mixture, or the meatballs may become dense.
- If the mixture feels too soft to shape, chill it for 10 to 15 minutes before rolling.
- Chicken gravy can be used if turkey gravy is not available.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with gravy
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg