Classic Italian Meatballs: Juicy Recipe with Turkey Bacon Twist
Experience the classic flavors of Italian meatballs with a unique twist, incorporating turkey bacon for extra juiciness!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, chopped turkey bacon, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Mix the ingredients together until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs of desired size and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until cooked through.
Notes
- For a flavor boost, let the meatball mixture sit for 30 minutes before forming into balls.
- Serve with marinara sauce or on a sub for a meatball sandwich.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Classic Italian Meatballs, Turkey Bacon Meatballs, Italian Recipes, Juicy Meatballs