Italian Meatballs Made Easy: A Juicy Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious twist on classic meatballs using turkey bacon for extra juiciness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, chopped turkey bacon, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined, then form the mixture into meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped herbs like parsley or basil.
- Can be served with spaghetti or as an appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg