Baked Turkey Meatballs
These easy Baked Turkey Meatballs are simple, filled with flavor, and baked instead of fried, for a lighter, delicious weeknight dinner with minimal clean-up. Ready in about 30 minutes, it's an Italian-inspired recipe the whole family will love.
Servings 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds 93/7 ground turkey
- ¾ cup Italian-style panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs and milk. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes until the breadcrumbs have absorbed most of the milk.
- Add the eggs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, pepper, and parsley. Stir until well combined.
- Add the ground turkey and gently mix with your hands until everything is just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll into meatballs. Place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly drizzle or brush the tops with a little olive oil.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- For extra browning, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end, watching carefully.
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Notes
Storage:
- Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop in your sauce of choice over medium heat until warmed through. You can also reheat in the oven without sauce, or in the microwave, until hot.
- Freeze baked meatballs in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag and store for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in the oven or simmer directly in sauce.
- You can mix and bake the meatballs up to a few days in advance, cool, then store in the fridge in an airtight container. When you're ready to serve, simmer in your sauce of choice until warm.