Description
Experience the warmth of the holiday season with this Christmas Spiced Turkey Meatball Bake. Bursting with cozy flavors from cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, these tender turkey meatballs are baked to golden perfection and served in a rich tomato sauce. Ideal for festive gatherings or chilly evenings, this dish promises to be a crowd-pleaser that evokes fond memories of family feasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs or panko
- 1 large egg
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and coat a baking dish with non-stick spray.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, then add minced garlic; cook until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, sautéed onion and garlic, spices, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix gently.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour tomato sauce over the meatballs and sprinkle cheese on top if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until meatballs are golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg