Description
These tender and flavorful Turkey, Spinach & Cheese Meatballs are packed with lean protein, spinach, and melty cheese, making them a healthy and delicious meal option for the whole family.
Ingredients
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 2 pounds ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Olive oil spray or a bit of olive oil for baking sheet
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or brush lightly with olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, chopped spinach, cheeses, eggs, breadcrumbs, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix with your hands until evenly combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
- Form the mixture into 1½-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and lightly browned.
- Serve warm on their own, with marinara sauce, or over pasta or in a sandwich.
Notes
- You can freeze cooked meatballs for up to 3 months; reheat in oven or microwave.
- Use freshly grated cheese for best texture and flavor.
- Make sure spinach is thoroughly drained to avoid soggy meatballs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
