Festive Cranberry Glazed Turkey Meatballs
Delicious turkey meatballs glazed with a sweet and tart cranberry sauce.
Ingredients
- 0.454 kg ground turkey
- 1.0 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.111 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.063 cup finely chopped onion
- 2.0 cloves garlic
- 0.063 cup fresh parsley
- 1.0 large egg
- 1.0 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1.0 cup cranberry sauce
- 2.0 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1.0 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1.0 tablespoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, egg, salt, pepper, and thyme. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Shape the Meatballs: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Using your hands, form the mixture into bite-sized meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a lined baking sheet, leaving some space between each meatball.
- Bake the Meatballs: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the Cranberry Glaze: While the meatballs are baking, in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberry sauce, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir until the sauce is well combined and heated through.
- Glaze the Meatballs: Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the cranberry glaze over the meatballs and gently toss until they are well coated.
- Serve: Serve the glazed meatballs warm, garnished with additional chopped parsley if desired. They can be enjoyed as an appetizer, in a sub sandwich, or over a bed of rice for a complete meal.
Notes
Best served warm, can be garnished with additional parsley.