Description
Delicious and hearty Turkey and Stuffing Meatballs combine lean ground turkey and flavorful stuffing, baked to perfection for a comforting meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Stuffing Mixture
- ½ cup yellow onion, minced
- 1 rib celery, very finely diced
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup water
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 (6 oz.) box turkey Stovetop stuffing
Meatballs
- 1 lb. ground turkey (85% lean)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ lb. ground sausage
- 1 large egg, whisked
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400° F to prepare for baking the meatballs.
- Sauté aromatics: In a medium saucepan, melt half of the butter over medium heat. Add the minced onions and finely diced celery, cooking and stirring frequently for 5-6 minutes until softened.
- Add liquids and stuffing: Stir in the remaining butter, chicken broth, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the stuffing box contents. Reduce the heat to low and stir until everything is well combined. Remove from the heat and transfer the mixture to a large bowl to cool for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine meatball ingredients: Season the ground turkey with salt and pepper, then add it to the stuffing mixture. Add the ground sausage and whisked egg, stirring all ingredients together until evenly combined.
- Form meatballs: Roll the mixture into 1 ¾ inch meatballs and place them on a lightly greased, light-colored baking sheet.
- Bake and broil: Bake the meatballs for 15 minutes at 400° F, then switch the oven to broil at 450° F and broil the meatballs for 2 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent over-browning.
- Serve: Remove the meatballs from the oven and serve hot, ideally alongside mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, and cranberry sauce for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can substitute ground sausage with turkey sausage or skip it for a leaner option.
- Watch the meatballs closely during broiling to avoid burning.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- These meatballs freeze well; freeze before baking and bake from frozen, adding extra time as needed.
