Quick and Cozy Turkey Meatballs
Quick and Cozy Turkey Meatballs deliver tender, juicy bites with lightly crisp edges and a gentle Italian-herb warmth. With only four ingredients, they’re perfect for busy weeknights, lunch prep, or serving alongside pasta or salads for a simple, comforting meal. Expect mild, kid-friendly flavor and a satisfying texture that holds together beautifully.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick and Cozy Turkey Meatballs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 17
- Performance
- 21
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish, then set it in the oven as it preheats.
- 3
Combine the turkey, bread crumbs, and egg in a bowl, mixing with your hands.
- 4
If available, use an ice cream scoop to shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs. Arrange the meatballs in the hot dish, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Press each meatball gently to slightly flatten the bottom.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn the meatballs over and keep baking until the exterior is somewhat crispy, about 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 6
Serve with pasta or sauce, or however you prefer.
- Calories 83.81 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 2.19 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 6.57 g 2%
- Total Fat 5.58 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.0 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 39.01 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 72.7 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.28 g --
- Added Sugars 0.23 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 6.53 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.57 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 25.45 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 9.33 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.17 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Quick and Cozy Turkey Meatballs is an Italian appetizer recipe made with 3 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Eggs, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 83.81 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick and Cozy Turkey Meatballs?
- It is an Italian meatball recipe made with 3 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Quick and Cozy Turkey Meatballs made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Eggs, Olive Oil. The full list of 3 is above.
- What goes well with Quick and Cozy Turkey Meatballs?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Quick and Cozy Turkey Meatballs?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 83.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick and Cozy Turkey Meatballs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Quick and Cozy Turkey Meatballs healthy?
- Quick and Cozy Turkey Meatballs has an easyChef Pro health score of 29/100. Per serving, it provides 83.81 calories and 2.19 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.0 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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