Baked Turkey Meatballs
These baked turkey meatballs are a healthy and flavorful option made with lean turkey, fresh herbs, and Parmesan. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Meatball Mixture
- 1 small yellow onion, grated about 1/4 cup
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey 16 oz
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
- 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp milk
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Grate the yellow onion into a large mixing bowl along with the garlic cloves.
- Add the ground turkey, grated Parmesan, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced basil, minced parsley, milk, kosher salt, dried oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the bowl.
- Gently combine the ingredients until just mixed, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- Portion the mixture into approximately 20 meatballs, about 1½ inches wide.
- Transfer the meatballs onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased, and brush the tops lightly with olive oil.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25–28 minutes, or until the centers reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
Notes
Do not overmix the meat. Uniform size for meatballs ensures even cooking. Check internal temperature for doneness. Use fresh herbs for best flavor. Allow meatballs to rest before serving.