Description
Sink your teeth into these juicy, golden-brown Baked Turkey Meatballs—an easy recipe that brings comfort food without the heaviness. Oven-baked to perfection, they’re ideal for a quick dinner, healthy snack, or party appetizer. Each bite is packed with garlic, herbs, and parmesan, delivering the perfect balance of flavor and nutrition. Whether you’re meal-prepping or planning a cozy family meal, these turkey meatballs make weeknight dinners easy and satisfying. Perfect for those searching for quick dinner ideas, healthy meal prep, or easy protein-packed snacks.
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, parmesan, parsley, milk, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Mix until just combined—avoid overmixing.
4. Shape mixture into 1.5-inch balls (about 18–20 meatballs) and place on the baking sheet.
5. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165°F.
6. Optional: Broil for 2 minutes for a golden top.
7. Let rest before serving with your favorite sauce or side.
Notes
Make sure not to overmix the meat to keep the meatballs tender.
You can prep and freeze these for up to 3 months for easy future meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: easy dinner, healthy snack, turkey meatballs, meal prep, quick recipe