Turkey Meatball Garlic Bread Heroes Recipe

Name: Turkey Meatball Garlic Bread Heroes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in puree; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs (from 5 to 6 slices firm white sandwich bread); 2/3 cup whole milk; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 1/4 cups grated Pecorino Romano (about 5 ounces); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 pounds ground turkey (not breast meat); 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano; 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 12 hot dog or long potato buns or hoagie rolls; An instant-read thermometer

Servings: persons

1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in puree
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs (from 5 to 6 slices firm white sandwich bread)
2/3 cup whole milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/4 cups grated Pecorino Romano (about 5 ounces)
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 pounds ground turkey (not breast meat)
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano
2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 hot dog or long potato buns or hoagie rolls
An instant-read thermometer

1
Puree tomatoes with their puree in a blender.
2
Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then saute onion until golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Add garlic and saute 1 minute. Add tomato puree, sugar, and salt and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 30 to 35 minutes.
3
Stir together bread crumbs and milk in a large bowl and let stand for 10 minutes.
4
Stir in eggs, cheese, garlic, parsley, oregano, and salt, then add turkey and blend with your hands until just combined well (do not overmix).
5
Form 1 1/2-tablespoon portions into meatballs and arrange on 2 well-oiled large, heavy, rimmed baking sheets.
6
Stir together butter, oil, garlic, salt, cheese, parsley, and pepper in a bowl. Spread about 2 rounded teaspoons garlic butter onto both split sides of each bun. Arrange buns, buttered sides up, on a large baking sheet.
7
Preheat broiler.
8
Broil meatballs 3 to 4 inches from heat, turning over once, until golden and just cooked through (165u00b0F on instant-read thermometer), 5 to 8 minutes.
9
Broil buns, buttered sides only, until golden, 30 seconds to 1 minute, watching closely (buns brown fast).
10
Spoon some sauce on each bun, then top with 4 meatballs (depending on size of buns), and drizzle with more sauce.

1224

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
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.
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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in puree, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Turkey Meatball Garlic Bread Heroes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Turkey Meatball Garlic Bread Heroes

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