SLOW-COOKER CAJUN TURKEY MEATBALLS AND GRITS

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Cook up something delicious that will be ready in time for dinner with minimal effort with the Slow-Cooker Cajun Turkey Meatballs and Grits from My Food and Family. You can add ingredients to the slow-cooker in the morning and come home to delicious meatballs and grits.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Festive 2019

Time 6h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 lb. ground turkey
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 cup each chopped celery, green peppers and onions, divided
1/3 cup HEINZ 57 Sauce, divided
5 tsp. Cajun seasoning, divided
1 can (15 oz.) crushed tomatoes
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking grits, uncooked
1-1/4 cups KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Place turkey and bread crumbs in large bowl. Add egg; 1/2 cup each celery, peppers and onions; 2 Tbsp. 57 Sauce; and 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning; mix just until blended.
  • Shape into 30 (1-inch) balls; place in slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Combine tomatoes with remaining celery, peppers, onions and Cajun seasoning; pour over meatballs. .
  • Cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours (or on HIGH 3 to 4 hours). About 15 min. before meatballs are done, cook grits as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Use slotted spoon to transfer meatballs from slow cooker to bowl; cover to keep warm. Stir remaining 57 Sauce into sauce remaining in slow cooker.
  • Add cheese to grits; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until melted. Serve topped with meatballs and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 1100 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 28 g

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