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Turkey Stuffing Meatballs with Cranberry Glaze Recipe

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These Turkey Stuffing Meatballs with Cranberry Glaze are a delicious and festive main course perfect for holiday dinners or a comforting family meal. Ground turkey meatballs are blended with classic stuffing mix and spices, baked to juicy perfection, then topped with a sweet and tangy cranberry barbecue glaze that elevates the flavors beautifully.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 2 lbs ground turkey
  • 1 (6 oz) box stuffing mix, crushed slightly
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk, diced
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp salt

Cranberry Glaze

  • 1 (14 oz) can cranberry sauce
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
  2. Mix Meatball Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, crushed stuffing mix, eggs, diced milk, finely diced onion, garlic powder, dried parsley, poultry seasoning, pepper, and salt. Mix gently until all ingredients are just evenly combined to avoid tough meatballs.
  3. Form and Bake Meatballs: Roll the mixture into approximately 24 evenly sized meatballs. Place them on the prepared baking sheet spaced slightly apart. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and a meat thermometer inserted into the center reads 165°F (74°C).
  4. Make Cranberry Glaze: While the meatballs bake, combine cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Stir frequently until the glaze is well combined, smooth, and slightly thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Serve: Serve the baked meatballs spooned over mashed potatoes and drizzle generously with the warm cranberry glaze. For an appetizer option, toss the cooked meatballs directly into the skillet with the glaze to evenly coat them before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh diced onion for best texture; you can substitute with onion powder if preferred.
  • Ensure the meatballs are cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F to guarantee food safety when using ground turkey.
  • The cranberry glaze can be adjusted for sweetness or tanginess by varying the brown sugar and apple cider vinegar amounts.
  • These meatballs can be made ahead and reheated gently in the glaze for easy entertaining.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the stuffing mix with a gluten-free stuffing or omit it and add extra seasoning.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/turkey-stuffing-meatballs-with-cranberry-glaze-recipe/