Sweet and Saucy Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Name: Sweet and Saucy Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup chopped onion; 20 ounces ground turkey; 1 egg; ¼ cup seasoned dry bread crumb; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 2 -3 garlic cloves, pressed; ½ teaspoon salt; 8 ounces jellied cranberry sauce; ¼ cup ketchup; ¼ cup orange marmalade; 2 tablespoons brown sugar (packed); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Servings: persons

¼ cup chopped onion
20 ounces ground turkey
1 egg
¼ cup seasoned dry bread crumb
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 -3 garlic cloves, pressed
½ teaspoon salt
8 ounces jellied cranberry sauce
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1
Preheat oven to 400.
2
chop onion.
3
In a bowl combine turkey, onion, egg, bread crumbs, thyme, pressed garlic, and salt: mix gently but thoroughly.
4
Shape meat mixture into balls( I use a 2tb scoop).
5
Place in a single layer over bottom of deep dish.
6
Bake 15 minutes and then drain.
7
Meanwhile, in a small batter bowl, combine cranberry sauce, ketchup, marmalade, brown sugar, and worcestershire sauce; mix well.
8
Pour sauce over meatballs; mix gently to coat meatballs evenly.
9
Return to oven; continue baking 15 minutes.
10
Stir gently before serving.

412

kcal

Calories

Fat

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: ¼ cup chopped onion, 20 ounces ground turkey, 1 egg, ¼ cup seasoned dry bread crumb, and more.

Yes, Sweet and Saucy 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.

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Sweet and Saucy Turkey Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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