Description
Creamy Turkey Meatballs are a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner. These tender turkey meatballs are cooked in a creamy sauce that is rich and flavorful. Serve them over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice for a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the meatballs:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, Parmesan, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Cook the meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook meatballs until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the sauce: Melt butter in the skillet, whisk in flour, then slowly whisk in chicken broth. Stir in cream, thyme, and mustard. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and simmer: Return meatballs to the skillet, coat in sauce, and simmer. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
- Substitute Greek yogurt or milk for a lighter sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
