Cheese-stuffed Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Name: Cheese-stuffed Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Ground Turkey; 2 whole Eggs; 1/2 cups Yellow Onion, Finely Chopped; 1/2 cups Panko Bread Crumbs; 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce; 1 Tablespoon Deli (brown) Mustard; 1/2 cups Finely Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 5 sticks String Cheese, Each Cut Into 5 Pieces

Servings: persons

2 pounds Ground Turkey
2 whole Eggs
1/2 cups Yellow Onion, Finely Chopped
1/2 cups Panko Bread Crumbs
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tablespoon Deli (brown) Mustard
1/2 cups Finely Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
5 sticks String Cheese, Each Cut Into 5 Pieces

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In a large bowl, combine turkey and all other ingredients except string cheese.
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Mix well to combine (use your hands to get the best results!
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray (or each cup of a muffin tin, if using).
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Take 1/4 cup of meat mixture and roll into a ball.
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Press your finger into the center to make an indentation, and place a piece of string cheese into it.
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Roll meat mixture again to cover the cheese completely and make a meatball shape.
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Place meatballs onto baking sheet or into muffin pan.
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Bake for 30 minutes or until cooked through and cheese starts to ooze out.
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Remember, in this case, ooze is a good thing!
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Cook them too long and the cheese will start to harden and not be melty (this happened to a few of mine).
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Serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds Ground Turkey, 2 whole Eggs, 1/2 cups Yellow Onion, Finely Chopped, 1/2 cups Panko Bread Crumbs, and more.

Yes, Cheese-stuffed Turkey Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cheese-stuffed Turkey Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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