Florentine Meatballs Recipe

Name: Florentine Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces frozen spinach (or 1/2 canned); 1 14 lbs ground turkey; 1 medium onion, FINELY chopped, divided; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 large egg; 1 cup milk, plus; 2 tablespoons milk (divided); ½ cup breadcrumbs; 14-⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese (your preference); 1 teaspoon coarse salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 -2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling); 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 cup chicken stock; 5 -6 ounces provolone cheese (or Italian Blend); ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, grated; ¼ cup parsley, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

8 ounces frozen spinach (or 1/2 canned)
1 14 lbs ground turkey
1 medium onion, FINELY chopped, divided
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 large egg
1 cup milk, plus
2 tablespoons milk (divided)
½ cup breadcrumbs
14-⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese (your preference)
1 teaspoon coarse salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 -2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken stock
5 -6 ounces provolone cheese (or Italian Blend)
¼ teaspoon nutmeg, grated
¼ cup parsley, chopped (optional)

1
Preheat Oven to 400 degrees.
2
Defrost frozen Spinach.
3
Wring or squeeze Spinach dry.
4
(I use a serrated knife and place remaining frozen half in freezer bag.
5
).
6
Place Turkey and Spinach in a bowl and work it until Spinach is evenly distributed.
7
Make a well in the middle of meat mixture
8
Add all but 3 T of Onion, chopped Garlic, Egg, and 2 T Milk, Bread Crumbs, Salt and Pepper.
9
Mix together well and form into 6-8 medium large meatballs.
10
Place on non-stick cookie sheet (I sprayed my reg sheet and it worked fine).
11
Roast for 20-25 minutes.
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(Optional: Drizzle meatballs with Olive Oil to roast for a darker color.
13
I didn't and mine looked fine).
14
SAUCE:.
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While meatballs are roasting, heat a sm.
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sauce pan over medium heat.
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Drizzle (or 1 -1-1/2Tb)Olive Oil and 2 Tb Butter melt.
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Add remaining finely chopped Onion and cook 2 minutes.
19
Whisk in Flour and cook another minute or so.
20
Whisk in Milk and Stock and bring to a boil over med-high heat.
21
Stir in shredded Cheese and stir until sauce thickens.
22
Season with a little Salt and Pepper, and Nutmeg.
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Return heat to LOWEST setting.
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Place Meatballs on plate and top with Cheese Sauce.
25
Top with chopped Parsley (optional).
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NOTE:.
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(If you don't want to Finely chop onion, I'm sure Onion Powder would work.
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1 to 1-1/4 tsp in Meatballs and 1/4 tsp in Sauce).

2674

kcal

Calories

183

Fat

Carbs

201

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces frozen spinach (or 1/2 canned), 1 14 lbs ground turkey, 1 medium onion, FINELY chopped, divided, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Florentine 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!

Florentine Meatballs

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