These turkey meatballs are versatile and tasty. Served with a simple tomato sauce and a sprinkle of parsley, they make a delicious lunch or weeknight dinner.
This Cheesy Turkey Meatball Skillet recipe yields about six servings—perfect for a family meal or to enjoy as leftovers.
SERVING: 6 | Serving size: 3 meatballs with sauce | 6 – 7 PersonalPoints per serving
WHAT INGREDIENTS YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS CHEESY TURKEY MEATBALL SKILLET:
Meatballs:
2 Tbsp skim milk
⅓ C seasoned bread crumbs
⅓ C grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 large egg
1 Tbsp tomato paste
¼ C chopped Italian parsley
¼ tsp salt
1 ½ lb ground turkey (93%)
Nonstick cooking spray
Sauce:
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 can (28 oz) crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 1/2 C part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
Garnish:
Fresh parsley
HOW TO MAKE THIS CHEESY TURKEY MEATBALL SKILLET:
Step 1. In a large bowl, combine the milk, bread crumbs, Parmesan, garlic, egg, tomato paste, parsley, and salt.
Step 2. Mix the ingredients together with your hands until evenly combined.
Step 3. Add the ground turkey to the bowl.
Step 4. Gently work the turkey into the mixture with your hands, taking care not to overwork the meat.
Step 5. Divide the mixture into 18 even portions and roll each into a ball.
Step 6. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 7. Brown the meatballs in batches, about 5–6 minutes per side, until nicely seared. Transfer the browned meatballs to a plate.
Step 8. Reduce the heat to medium-low and lightly coat the skillet with nonstick spray. Add the minced garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
Step 9. Stir in the crushed fire-roasted tomatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 10. Return the meatballs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Cover and simmer on medium-low for about 5 minutes to finish cooking through.
Step 11. Remove the lid, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the meatballs, then replace the lid and cook until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot. These meatballs pair well with pasta, rice, crusty bread, or a simple salad.
ENJOY
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Cheesy Turkey Meatball Skillet
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Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp skim milk
- ⅓ C seasoned bread crumbs
- ⅓ C Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- ¼ C Italian parsley chopped
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ½ lb ground turkey 93%
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 can 28 oz crushed fire roasted tomatoes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 C part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded
- Parsley
Method
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Add milk, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, egg, tomato paste, parsley, and salt together in a large bowl.
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Using your hands, combine the ingredients until evenly mixed.
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Add the ground turkey and gently combine with the mixture.
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Do not overmix; keep the meatballs tender.
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Measure the mixture into 18 equal portions and form into balls.
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Heat a skillet over medium, spray with nonstick cooking spray, and brown the meatballs 5–6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate when browned.
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Lower heat to medium-low, coat the skillet with spray, and sauté the garlic 1–2 minutes until golden.
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Add crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and stir to combine.
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Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer on medium-low for 5 minutes.
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Remove the lid, sprinkle the mozzarella over the meatballs, replace the lid, and cook until the cheese melts (about 2 minutes).
Notes
Weight Watchers points: 6 – 7 PersonalPoints per serving
Serving size: 3 meatballs with sauce