Kid-Friendly Turkey Meatballs: Quick and Easy
These kid-friendly turkey meatballs are fast and easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights. Let the kids help with this simple recipe, and serve the meatballs with pasta or just enjoy them with ketchup!
Equipment
- 9x13 baking dish
- Measuring cups
- spatula
- Mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds of ground turkey
- 1 egg beaten
- ⅓ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x13 baking dish with the olive oil and place it in the oven while it preheats.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, beaten egg, and Italian-seasoned bread crumbs.
- Mix well using your hands to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
- Form the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs.
- Place the meatballs about 1 inch apart in the preheated baking dish, pressing each meatball slightly to flatten the bottoms.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then turn the meatballs over and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- The meatballs should be slightly crispy on the outside.
- Serve with pasta, or enjoy them with ketchup for a simple, kid-approved meal.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Pair with a light and crisp Pinot Grigio or a fruity Rosé to complement the light flavors of the turkey.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 120 kcal | Carbohydrates: 3 g | Protein: 15 g | Fat: 6 g | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 0 g | Salt: 300 g
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