Recipe for Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Meatballs
Onion | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) , dice | |
Extra virgin olive oil | 4 Tablespoon | |
Garlic cloves | 3 , mince | |
Italian seasoned bread crumbs | 5 Tablespoon | |
Milk | 6 Tablespoon (or Low Sodium Chicken Broth/Stock) | |
Hot italian turkey sausage | 1 Pound | |
Ground turkey | 1 Pound | |
Crushed red pepper | 1 Teaspoon (optional) | |
Italian parsley | 3 Tablespoon , finely chopped | |
Fresh oregano | 2 Teaspoon | |
Fresh basil | 1 1/2 Tablespoon | |
Fresh thyme | 1 Tablespoon | |
Parmesan cheese | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) , grated | |
Black pepper | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
All purpose seasoning | 1 Teaspoon (Grand Diamond) | |
Egg | 1 , beaten | |
Kosher salt | To Taste | |
Mozzarella cheese | To Taste (cut into ½ inch squares) |
Getting Ready
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
Making
Preheat a medium sized skillet over medium-high heat with the olive oil. Sauté the onions until translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Pour into a large bowl and cool for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the other ingredients. Combine and mix the bread crumbs and milk (or broth/stock).
To the large bowl of onions and garlic, add the Italian sausage, ground turkey, crushed red pepper, Italian parsley, oregano, thyme, basil, parmesan cheese, black pepper, Grand Diamond All Purpose seasoning, and egg. Mix to combine. (Tip: Make a small patty the size of a quarter, cook it, and taste for seasoning.) After tasting add salt to taste.
Using a small cookie scoop, combine 2 scoops of the mixture per meat ball, place a piece of mozzarella in the center and roll into a ball. Place on a lined baking sheet. Repeat until all of the mixture is done.
Bake at 425 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.
Serving
Serve with your favorite marinara or pasta sauce.
Serving size Complete recipe
Calories 2522Calories from Fat 1417
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 156 g240%
Saturated Fat 36 g180%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 6214 mg258.92%
Total Carbohydrates 83 g27.7%
Dietary Fiber 6 g24%
Sugars 14 g
Protein 192 g384%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet