Cocktail Turkey Meatballs

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These savory and moist turkey meatballs get a little crunch from water chestnuts that will have people asking 'what is that?' The apple-mustard sauce has the perfect balance between savory and sweet.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
Yield:
32 meatballs

Ingredients

Meatballs:

  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • ¼ cup minced onion

  • ¼ cup minced water chestnuts

  • ¼ cup applesauce (such as Mott's® Natural Applesauce)

  • ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder (such as Coleman's®)

  • ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning

  • 1 pound ground turkey

Sauce:

  • 1 cup apple jelly

  • 1 cup applesauce (such as Mott's® Natural Applesauce)

  • ½ cup cider vinegar

  • ½ cup minced onion

  • ¼ cup ketchup

  • ¼ cup chili sauce (such as Heinz®)

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder (such as Coleman's®)

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or more to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

  2. Mix bread crumbs, egg, 1/4 cup minced onion, water chestnuts, 1/4 cup applesauce, Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder, and poultry seasoning together in a large bowl. Add ground turkey and gently mix together until just-combined.

  3. Roll turkey mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place meatballs on prepared baking sheet.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

  5. Whisk apple jelly, 1 cup applesauce, cider vinegar, 1/2 cup minced onion, ketchup, chili sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a saucepan; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.

  6. Transfer cooked meatballs to simmering sauce, cover the saucepan with a lid, and simmer until flavors blend, about 10 minutes. Garnish with remaining parsley.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

303 Calories
6g Fat
51g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 303
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 716mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 51g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 35g
Protein 15g 31%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 57mg 4%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 299mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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