COCKTAIL TURKEY MEATBALLS

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Meatballs made with ground turkey in a tangy barbecue style sauce. Serve warm with toothpicks for a tasty appetizer.

Provided by IHeartDogs

Categories     Poultry

Time 25m

Yield 16 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb ground turkey
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup buttermilk (I used low fat)
1 egg yolk, beaten
2 tablespoons fresh sage, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper
oil (for frying)
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • For the meatballs, combine breadcrumbs and buttermilk in small bowl and let sit for about 5 minutes.
  • Combine turkey in medium bowl with egg, fresh sage, salt and pepper.
  • Stir in breadcrumb mixture.
  • Roll into 1-inch meatballs.
  • Make the sauce in a small saucepan combining the ketchup, vinegar and honey over medium heat.
  • Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Heat large skillet over medium high heat with a little oil for frying, and add meatballs.
  • Fry meatballs until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Lower heat and pour sauce over meatballs, stirring gently to coat, and let simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes or until nicely combined and heated through.
  • Serve meatballs with toothpicks.
  • Can be kept warm in a chafing dish or a crockpot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.1, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 181.9, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 3.5

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