Description
Learn how to make classic Italian meatballs that are juicy and flavored with turkey bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 3 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, chopped turkey bacon, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined and form into meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Warm marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Serve meatballs with marinara sauce on top.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, add red pepper flakes to the mixture.
- These meatballs can be frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: classic Italian Meatballs, turkey bacon, meatballs