Cocktail Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Name: Cocktail Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatballs:; 1 cup panko bread crumbs; 1 egg, beaten; 1/4 cup minced onion; 1/4 cup minced water chestnuts; 1/4 cup applesauce (such as Mott's(R) Natural Applesauce); 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder (such as Coleman's(R)); 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1 pound ground turkey; Sauce:; 1 cup apple jelly; 1 cup applesauce (such as Mott's(R) Natural Applesauce); 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 1/2 cup minced onion; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup chili sauce (such as Heinz(R)); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder (such as Coleman's(R)); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or more to taste

Servings: persons

Meatballs:
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup minced onion
1/4 cup minced water chestnuts
1/4 cup applesauce (such as Mott's(R) Natural Applesauce)
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder (such as Coleman's(R))
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 pound ground turkey
Sauce:
1 cup apple jelly
1 cup applesauce (such as Mott's(R) Natural Applesauce)
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup minced onion
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup chili sauce (such as Heinz(R))
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder (such as Coleman's(R))
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or more to taste

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2
Mix bread crumbs, egg, 1/4 cup minced onion, water chestnuts, 1/4 cup applesauce, Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder, and poultry seasoning together in a large bowl. Add ground turkey and gently mix together until just-combined.
3
Roll turkey mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place meatballs on prepared baking sheet.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
5
Whisk apple jelly, 1 cup applesauce, cider vinegar, 1/2 cup minced onion, ketchup, chili sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a saucepan; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
6
Transfer cooked meatballs to simmering sauce, cover the saucepan with a lid, and simmer until flavors blend, about 10 minutes. Garnish with remaining parsley.

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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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs:, 1 cup panko bread crumbs, 1 egg, beaten, 1/4 cup minced onion, and more.

Yes, Cocktail 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.

Cocktail Turkey Meatballs

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