Sophie's Italian Turkey, bacon and cheese meatballs

Name: Sophie's Italian Turkey, bacon and cheese meatballs with tomato sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 grams lean Turkey mince; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup milk; 4 bacon rashers, cooked, cooled and chopped.; 100 grams grated cheese; 1 tsp chili powder; 2 tsp garlic paste; 1 tsp mixed herbs; 1 egg; 1 can chopped tomatoes; 1/2 vegetable stock cube; 1 tsp garlic puree; 1 tsp mixed herbs; 1 Finely chopped cooked onion

Servings: persons

500 grams lean Turkey mince
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
4 bacon rashers, cooked, cooled and chopped.
100 grams grated cheese
1 tsp chili powder
2 tsp garlic paste
1 tsp mixed herbs
1 egg
1 can chopped tomatoes
1/2 vegetable stock cube
1 tsp garlic puree
1 tsp mixed herbs
1 Finely chopped cooked onion

1
Preheat oven to 180C.
2
Mix milk and breadcrumbs, and leave for 5 minutes.
3
Add the rest of your meatball ingredients and mix gently.
4
Shape into balls - you should be able to get 5 or 6 per portion.
5
Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until they start to turn golden.
6
For the sauce: Mix all ingredients in a saucepan and heat.
7
I like to blend mine to make it smooth, but that's up to you.
8
Add your cooked meatballs to your sauce, and heat gently for a further 10 minutes.
9
Serve with pasta and enjoy!

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 grams lean Turkey mince, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup milk, 4 bacon rashers, cooked, cooled and chopped., and more.

Yes, Sophie's Italian Turkey, bacon and cheese meatballs with tomato sauce 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!

Sophie's Italian Turkey, bacon and cheese meatballs with tomato sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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