Classic Italian Meatballs: Juicy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Twist
Enjoy a delicious twist on a classic dish with these juicy Italian meatballs made with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground turkey, turkey bacon, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and parsley until well combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Serve with your favorite marinara sauce and pasta.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the mixture.
- These meatballs freeze well; just let them cool completely before storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg