Meatballs - Not The Way My Mom Made Them Recipe

Name: Meatballs - Not The Way My Mom Made Them
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package ground turkey (at least 1 pound); 3 slices day old bread preferably whole wheat (or 1 cup breadcrumbs); skimmed milk; 1 egg; 7 or 8 leaves fresh basil (Pull the basil leaves by had into pieces. The pieces shouldn't be to small. Each leaf could be about 4 pieces.); 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped; 2 cloves garlic chopped; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; freshly ground black pepper; salt; cooking spray; all ingredients are subject to the tastes and likes of the chef

Servings: persons

1 package ground turkey (at least 1 pound)
3 slices day old bread preferably whole wheat (or 1 cup breadcrumbs)
skimmed milk
1 egg
7 or 8 leaves fresh basil (Pull the basil leaves by had into pieces. The pieces shouldn't be to small. Each leaf could be about 4 pieces.)
1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
2 cloves garlic chopped
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
freshly ground black pepper
salt
cooking spray
all ingredients are subject to the tastes and likes of the chef

1
Put bread in a large bowl and add enough milk so that the bread becomes soft but not mushy.
2
Add the egg, parsley, garlic, cheese, salt and pepper. Mix by hand until combined. Add turkey and mix by hand until all of the turkey is combined with all of the bread mixture.
3
Preheat oven to 350.
4
Take a small handful of meat mixture and form into a ball. Spray a shallow baking pan with cooking spray. Place on shallow baking pan. Due this until all of the meat is used.
5
Spray the top of the meatballs with the cooking spray.
6
Place pan in center of oven and cook for about 15 minutes. Turn the meatballs and cook on the other side for about 10 minutes or until done.

194

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Carbs

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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package ground turkey (at least 1 pound), 3 slices day old bread preferably whole wheat (or 1 cup breadcrumbs), skimmed milk, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Meatballs - Not The Way My Mom Made Them 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!

Meatballs - Not The Way My Mom Made Them

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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