Irresistible Turkey Meatball Appetizer with Cranberry Glaze
Delight your guests with these flavorful turkey meatballs drizzled in a luscious cranberry glaze. Perfect for any gathering, this appetizer balances savory and sweet flavors, making it an unforgettable addition to your menu. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they are guaranteed to impress at your next holiday party or family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (high-quality)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Shape the mixture into one-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature should reach at least 165°F).
- While baking, prepare the glaze by heating cranberry sauce, honey, soy sauce, and garlic powder in a saucepan until slightly thickened.
- Once meatballs are done, drizzle the warm cranberry glaze over them before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg