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Tender Turkey Meatballs Sauce Magic

These juicy turkey meatballs are a total game-changer for leftover turkey! They're incredibly tender, freezer-friendly, and work with literally any sauce you're craving—marinara for pasta night, teriyaki for rice bowls, or Swedish-style with cream sauce. My kids request these all the time, and the
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups finely chopped leftover turkey
  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cups marinara sauce or sauce of your choice

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chopped turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, eggs, milk, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix gently with your hands until just combined—don't overmix or the meatballs will be tough.
  4. Shape the mixture into 1½-inch meatballs (about 24 total) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Brush or drizzle the meatballs lightly with olive oil.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
  7. While meatballs bake, warm your favorite sauce in a large skillet over medium heat.
  8. Transfer the baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  9. Serve over pasta, rice, or zucchini noodles, or make meatball subs—the possibilities are endless!