Thanksgiving Turkey Cranberry Meatballs: Easy Comfort Food Delight
Delicious and comforting turkey meatballs infused with cranberry flavor—perfect for your Thanksgiving feast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Entree
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, cranberry sauce, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and place meatballs on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve warm with additional cranberry sauce if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Can be made ahead and frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving, turkey, meatballs, cranberry, comfort food