Juicy Ground Turkey and Ricotta Meatballs Recipe

Name: Juicy Ground Turkey and Ricotta Meatballs Recipe
Total time: 30 mins
Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey; 0.5 cup ricotta cheese; 0.5 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs; 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil; 1 large egg, slightly beaten; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Enjoy these soft and savory ground turkey and ricotta meatballs, perfect for a quick dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. This simple recipe is quick to prepare and freezes perfectly for future meals.

Total time30 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time20 mins
Yield4

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Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey
0.5 cup ricotta cheese
0.5 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
0.25 cup chopped fresh basil
1 large egg, slightly beaten
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
In a large bowl, gently combine the ground turkey, ricotta cheese, bread crumbs, fresh basil, egg, salt, and black pepper until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Using a 1-ounce scoop, form the mixture into meatballs and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then carefully flip the meatballs. Continue baking until they are nicely browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition

Calories: 280 kcal
Fat Content: 13 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 1 g
Sodium Content: 623 mg
Protein Content: 29 g
Cholesterol Content: 139 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 12 g
Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g