Creamy Spinach-Turkey Meatballs

Entertaining for the big game? These Creamy Spinach-Turkey Meatballs paired with your other snacks will score major points!

Recipe - Welcome

Prep Time100 Minutes

Servings24

Cook Time20 Minutes

Ingredients

1 (10 oz) pkg frozen spinach, thawed

1 (16 oz) pkg ground turkey

3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (divided)

1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs

1/4 cup milk

1 egg, beaten

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 cup Alfredo sauce

fresh parsley, for serving

Directions

Squeeze all excess water from spinach.
In a large bowl, add the turkey, spinach, 1/2 cup parmesan, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Using your hands, combine the mixture thoroughly.
Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 400° F.
Spray a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Using a 1 1/2-inch scoop, shape the meat into 24 balls.
Place on the baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the middle of a meatball reads 170° F.
In a saucepan, heat Alfredo sauce over low heat. Place meatballs in a large bowl.
Pour in the sauce. Stir to coat the meatballs. Transfer to a serving dish. Top with remaining parmesan. Sprinkle with parsley.

100 minutes

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

Servings

Directions

Squeeze all excess water from spinach.
In a large bowl, add the turkey, spinach, 1/2 cup parmesan, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Using your hands, combine the mixture thoroughly.
Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 400° F.
Spray a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Using a 1 1/2-inch scoop, shape the meat into 24 balls.
Place on the baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the middle of a meatball reads 170° F.
In a saucepan, heat Alfredo sauce over low heat. Place meatballs in a large bowl.
Pour in the sauce. Stir to coat the meatballs. Transfer to a serving dish. Top with remaining parmesan. Sprinkle with parsley.