ITALIAN TURKEY MEATBALLS

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I have to use turkey or chicken instead of beef or pork for one family member. These meatballs have a lot of flavor, even cold. Serve with any sauce or in soup,or for meatball sandwiches.

Provided by Montana Heart Song

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 ounces roll fresh ground turkey
1 cup crushed cracker crumb
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon alpine touch seasoning
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons instant minced onion
1 1/2 cups fine Italian breadcrumbs (optional)

Steps:

  • In large mixing bowl, mix all ingredients except the Italian bread crumbs.
  • Note: If you substitute beef or pork, delete 1 tblsp. vegetable oil.
  • Form into 2 inch meat balls.
  • For more intense Italian flavor, roll each meatball in the Italian bread crumbs.This is optional. If you are going to put the meatballs in sauce or soup do not roll in the crumbs.
  • Place on a baking pan that is non-stick.
  • Preheat oven 375*.
  • Cook on the middle rack for 30 - 35 minutes.
  • Makes 25 to 30 meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.7, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 95, Sodium 88.2, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.3, Protein 16.1

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