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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 meatballs 44g

Recipe makes 40 meatballs)

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asiago 3-cheese blend

Calories 63
Calories from Fat 16 (25%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 1.8g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.8g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 41mg 1%
Potassium 110mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 2.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugars 0.2g
Protein 9.2g 18%

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Chelle's Famous Turkey Meatballs

Recipe #196018 | 40 min | 10 min prep | add private note
Mommy Diva

By: Mommy Diva
Nov 18, 2006

I make these all the time-and my family complains I don't make them enough! I usually make a big batch (3 lbs of turkey breast) so that I can make a couple of meals out of them- Swedish Meatballs, Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Meatballs with Baked Ziti and Marinara, Meatball sandwiches, or just put your favorite sauce on them in a crockpot for a potluck!! Yummy!! Adjust sizes according to the serving size you need, but they freeze well, so it is a great thing to make a big batch and save yourself extra work later! Just add to your favorite dish! **Adjust breadcrumbs as needed to achieve good consistency for forming meatballs. I do tend to eyeball things, so some measurements are approximate! (Swedish meatballs base for ZWT3)

40 meatballs (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large mixing bowl, combine turkey and eggs until thoroughly mixed.
  2. 2
    Add seasonings to suit your taste. I tend to be fairly heavy handed,especially with garlic and black pepper. ;) Mix completely.
  3. 3
    Add cheese and bread crumbs. *If mixture is still too moist, feel free to add more bread crumbs until desired consistency is achieved.
  4. 4
    Roll into large, walnut sized balls and set aside.
  5. 5
    In a large skillet, warm 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat.
  6. 6
    Cook meatballs until golden brown, turning so that each side is browned. (Hint- a screen is helpful since the oil may pop and splatter like bacon).
  7. 7
    Serving tip: My family likes these plain, with Contadina sweet and sour sauce (doctored up) on brown rice, in a marinara over your favorite pasta, slice in half on French rolls with marinara and cheese for a great meatball sandwich, in Swedish meatballs, in a BBQ sauce or anything for a party, you name it! They do freeze well too. Enjoy! ;).

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From: Greeny4444

On Sep 2, 2009

I made these last night so we could have spaghetti and meatballs. I only had 1 lb. of ground turkey, so I cut the recipe by 1/3, and I got 20 meatballs out of it. I used minced garlic from a jar (about 1 tsp.) and 1 tsp. dried onion flakes. I didn't have cajun seasoning, so I couldn't put that in, but I added a bit more breadcrumbs, so I could roll them. I baked them at 400 degrees for 25 minutes (they were pretty much done by then) and then put them in the sauce (to stay warm, basically). These were good and I'll probably use them again for other uses, like you've suggested. Thanks for posting this recipe!

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    From: SLColman

    On Sep 16, 2007

    These are excellent meatballs! I used fresh garlic, onion powder, plain bread crumbs, and creole seasoning - YUMMY! I also baked them instead of frying. We snacked on a few then popped the rest into bags for the freezer.

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    From: MsSally

    On Sep 4, 2007

    These were great meatballs. I used not quite 3 lbs of turkey breast and freshly grated parm. I cooked mine in a steamer in the microwave instead of in oil. 3 min high 5 min med. Done to perfection. I made these to go in the freezer and can't wait to use them in recipes. The cajun seasoning really adds some kick. I also used minced onion instead of onion powder.

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