HUNGRY MANS TURKEY MEAT BALLS

HUNGRY MANS TURKEY MEAT BALLS image

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan @cookinginillinois

Categories Turkey

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 pound(s) ground turkey (93 percent lean) sam's club
2 large eggs,room temperature
2 cup(s) panko bread crumbs
4-6 clove(s) garlic, minced
1 tablespoon(s) granulated garlic powder
1 tablespoon(s) italian seasoning spice
2 teaspoon(s) cumin
1 tablespoon(s) granulated onion powder
2 tablespoon(s) dried chopped chive
2 package(s) italian seasoning salad dressing mix (0.7 oz size)
1 cup(s) milk or water or chicken broth if desired(optional) i didn't use any
1 cup(s) grated parmesan/romano cheese blend

Steps:

I called these HUNGRY MANS MEAT BALLS, OR THEY COULD HAVE BEEN CALLED MAN PLEASING MEAT BALLS because of the size. I made them the size of golf balls to please my MEAT LOVING HUSBAND. But you can make them smaller if you like. I could only eat one with the quick sauce and pasta that I made to go with it. Of course I had to have garlic bread too. Some of the ingredients used in the recipe.
Add the ground turkey to a large bowl.
Combine all of the spices together in a small bowl. Then add them to the ground turkey, or add each one individually if desired.
Add both of the dry Italian seasoning packets.
Then add the Panko, grated cheese blend, & both eggs & minced garlic.
Stir to mix together, but not too much.
Just until mixture holds together. Spray a long pan with cooking spray or use aluminum foil and spray, then shape meat Balls into desired size. I got 24 units from my mixture, shaping about the size of golf balls.
Place in Preheated 350 degrees F. oven and bake for about 30 to 40 minutes. I baked for 40 minutes. Temperature should be around 180 degrees F. I then made a pasta sauce and added the meat balls to the sauce.
You can serve them plain if desired, with the sauce, or as desired. I am sure You will enjoy this TURKEY ONLY healthier version of meat Balls.