Mozzarella-Stuffed Pesto Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Name: Mozzarella-Stuffed Pesto Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs ground turkey; 1 cup onion, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 egg; 1 cup Italian style breadcrumbs (add a little more if needed to hold mixture together); 1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated; 1/4 cup pesto sauce; 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup milk; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper; 1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 36 cubes; extra virgin olive oil (to drizzle over meatballs)

Servings: persons

3 lbs ground turkey
1 cup onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 egg
1 cup Italian style breadcrumbs (add a little more if needed to hold mixture together)
1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
1/4 cup pesto sauce
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 36 cubes
extra virgin olive oil (to drizzle over meatballs)

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
In a bowl, place ground turkey, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, pesto, chopped parsley, milk, salt and pepper.
3
Mix until combined.
4
Form turkey mixture into meatballs, approximately 1 3/4 inch in diameter.
5
Stuff a mozzarella cheese cube into each meatball and seal the meat around the cheese so it can't leak out.
6
Arrange on a nonstick baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil. Bake for approximately 30 minutes.
7
Serve with marinara sauce if desired.

1271

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

124

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs ground turkey, 1 cup onion, finely chopped, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Mozzarella-Stuffed Pesto 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.

Mozzarella-Stuffed Pesto Turkey Meatballs

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