Spicy Turkey Meatballs

Spicy Turkey Meatballs

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 9
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 168.9
  • Total Fat: 9.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 50.2 mg
  • Sodium: 185.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 2.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 18.1 g

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Introduction

These meatballs are a wonderful addition to any spaghetti dinner. Make a big batch and freeze for use later. These meatballs are a wonderful addition to any spaghetti dinner. Make a big batch and freeze for use later.
Number of Servings: 9

Ingredients

    2 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
    2 eggs
    3/4 cup crushed Italian seasoned croutons
    1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    1 tsp crushed red pepper
    1 tsp garlic powder
    1 tsp Italian spices
    2 tsp olive oil

Directions

Mix first 7 ingredients by hand.
Heat olive oil in large skillet.
After mixing, make in to 1-1 and 1/2 inch meatballs.
Place in hot olive oil.
Cook over medium heat turning until all sides are golden brown.
Remove from heat, cool over paper towel, then use in pasta sauce and freeze remaining for use later.
To use later simply heat in microwave or heat in sauce.

Number of Servings: 9

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user L2RUN13.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    I totally agree with everyone else that has tried this recipe. These meatballs are so tasty and cook up great. Rather than frying the meatballs, I put them under the broiler and they turned out great. This saves on using the oil. - 1/18/09


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    Very Good
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    These were good. I actually baked them at 375 for about 30 minutes...next time I will add more Italian Seasoning and bake them at 325 instead. I will definitely make them again! - 5/19/09


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    Very Good
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I forgo the cheese, replace eggs with Egg Beaters or egg whites and use Flax and Wheat Germ in place of croutons. Baking them or cooking in sauce works just as well and then you don't need the oil. Reduces calories significantly. - 5/13/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I added a little hot auce to make them a little more spicy, but this is a great alternative to hamburger meatballs - I will definitely make these again. - 3/5/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was a hit at our house! I browned the meatballs, then put them in the oven at 350°F for 15 minutes to cook through. DH wanted to eat them all by themselves, without the marinara sauce, they were so tasty! - 12/6/14