Description
Cranberry meatballs are a delicious fusion of savory and sweet flavors, enveloped in a tangy cranberry sauce that warms the heart. Perfect for family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners, these tender meatballs are simple to prepare yet visually stunning with their glossy finish. Serve them as an appetizer or main dish, and be ready for everyone to ask for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs (about 1 inch).
- Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet with space between them and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach at least 165°F).
- While the meatballs bake, whisk together cranberry sauce, chicken broth, and Dijon mustard in a medium saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
- Once baked, gently coat each meatball in the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg