Category: Dinner
Author: My Curated Tastes, Shawhan Farms
These turkey meatballs combine a light, seasoned base with a melted cheese center. The result is a balanced dish with a crisp exterior and a soft, flavorful interior.
They work well for a sit-down meal or can be served in smaller portions for gatherings.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1/2 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tbsp Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Shawhan Farms Parmesan Inspirations Roasted Garlic & Chile Seasoning
- Mozzarella cheese cubes (for stuffing)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for cooking)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Microgreens or parsley, for garnish
Breading
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp Shawhan Farms Parmesan Inspirations Roasted Garlic & Chile Seasoning
- 1 egg
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions
- Make meatballs: In a bowl, combine turkey, egg yolk, breadcrumbs, and seasonings. Mix gently until combined.
- Form into 2 large meatballs. Press an indentation into each, add mozzarella cubes, and seal.
- Place meatballs in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up.
- Prepare breading: Set up three bowls—flour, egg wash (egg + water), and breadcrumb mixture with seasoning.
- Coat each meatball in flour, then egg wash, then breadcrumbs. Return to freezer for another 15 minutes.
- Preheat: Heat oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet.
- Heat oil in a skillet to about 350°F. Shallow fry meatballs, turning until golden on all sides.
- Transfer to baking sheet and finish in oven for 20–25 minutes.
- Warm marinara sauce separately.
- Serve meatballs with marinara, Parmesan, and garnish.
Recipe Notes
- Freezing helps the meatballs hold their shape during cooking.
- Shallow frying creates a crisp exterior before baking.
- Can be served over pasta, grains, or on their own.