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Turkey Meatballs
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- 1
Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment and drizzle lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil so the bottoms brown instead of sticking.
- 2
In a bowl, gently mix 1½ lb ground turkey (93% lean), ½ cup breadcrumbs, ¼ cup grated Parmesan, 1 large egg, 3 minced garlic cloves, ¼ cup finely minced onion, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Stop as soon as it comes together — overworking makes dense balls.
- 3
Roll into 1½-inch balls (about 20) and space them on the pan with a little room between each.
- 4
Bake 18–22 minutes until the outsides are browned and the centers hit 165°F. Rest 5 minutes before serving. You want juicy, tender turkey meatballs with a light crust — not dry chalky balls or raw pink centers.