Description
Juicy turkey meatballs stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese and seasoned with Italian herbs, these oven-baked bites are perfect for pasta night, subs, or dipping in marinara.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground turkey (85% lean)
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed)
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 15 1-inch pieces of fresh mozzarella (cubed or stick form)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, egg, parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic, basil, oregano, crushed red pepper, cracked pepper, and sea salt. Mix until just combined.
- Take a small scoop of meat mixture and flatten in your hand. Place a cube of mozzarella in the center and wrap the turkey mixture around it, sealing well. Repeat with remaining mixture.
- Place stuffed meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until fully cooked and golden on top.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow cheese to settle.
Notes
- Use chilled mozzarella cubes to make stuffing easier and reduce cheese leakage.
- Wet your hands lightly to prevent sticking while forming meatballs.
- Serve with marinara sauce over pasta or in a sandwich for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 115mg