Quick Cranberry Meatballs: Easy Holiday Flavor with Turkey Bacon
Quick Cranberry Meatballs are a delicious holiday dish featuring a blend of turkey bacon and sweet cranberry flavors, perfect for any festive gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, turkey bacon, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form mixture into small meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- In a separate bowl, mix cranberry sauce and brown sugar.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding herbs like parsley or thyme to the meatball mixture.
- These meatballs can be served as an appetizer or over rice for a main course.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg