Garlic Parmesan Turkey Meatballs

By srumbel

These days I make my own turkey meatballs frequently (though I still haven't perfected my own version of my mom's swedish meatballs) and I always mix them by hand too! Somehow it just seems like the best way to get a thorough mix. If you're very averse to touching raw meat, by all means just use a spatula, but it's kind of a fun sensory experience. :) I use a cookie scoop to get all of my meatballs the same size, and I love baking them in the oven so I don't have to worry about cooking them in multiple batches or the meatballs not getting cooked through. These are great for saving in the freezer for another night... I usually make a double or triple batch, then flash freeze them after baking. I like to save them in meal size portions (for us that's a dozen meatballs) in quart sized bags to make it easy to just pull out what I need. These meatballs are delicious, flavorful, and kid friendly too. My kiddos request them frequently for diner and I'm happy to comply! :)
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Ingredients

• 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment. Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and mix with your hands until well blended. Shape into 1 1/4 inch balls (I like to use a cookie scoop for evenly sized meatballs). Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through.