Cranberry Meatballs: Juicy Turkey Bacon Treats for Any Occasion
These Cranberry Meatballs are not only delicious but also perfect for any gathering, blending the flavors of turkey and bacon with a delightful cranberry sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, chopped turkey bacon, breadcrumbs, parsley, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix well and form the mixture into meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, combine cranberry sauce and brown sugar, and heat until warm.
- Pour the cranberry sauce mixture over the meatballs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve hot with additional cranberry sauce if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add some crushed red pepper to the meatball mixture.
- These meatballs can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cranberry Meatballs, Turkey Bacon, Appetizer