Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs: Easy Turkey Bacon Delight
Delicious turkey bacon meatballs coated in a tangy cranberry sauce, perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, chopped turkey bacon, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- In a separate bowl, mix together cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add chili flakes to the meatball mixture.
- These meatballs can be served as appetizers or a main dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Quick Christmas Cranberry Meatballs