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Thanksgiving Turkey Cranberry Meatballs

Thanksgiving Turkey Cranberry Meatballs

These Thanksgiving Turkey Cranberry Meatballs are a lovely twist on holiday flavors, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 meatballs
Course: Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground turkey a healthier alternative to beef
  • 1 cup Instant mashed potato flakes help bind the meatballs
  • 1 large Egg acts as a binder
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup Dried cranberries essential for flavor
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder for subtle garlic flavor
  • 1 tsp Dried sage enhances earthy flavors
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper to taste
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Whole berry cranberry sauce provides tangy sweetness
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter creates a rich glaze
  • 1 tbsp Orange zest for a bright citrus note
  • 2 tbsp Orange juice balances sweetness

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • large bowl
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1-inch in diameter.
  4. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet or skillet and cook until golden, about 20-25 minutes.
  5. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the cranberry sauce, orange zest, and orange juice. Simmer until thickened.
  6. Coat the cooked meatballs in the cranberry glaze.
  7. Serve warm, garnished with extra cranberries or parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, do not overmix the turkey and ensure meatballs are uniform in size for even cooking.

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