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Cozy Turkey and Cranberry Meatball Bake
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • 9x13 Baking Dish
  • Measuring Cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with the olive oil.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined.
  • Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs and arrange them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
  • Stir together the cranberry sauce and chicken broth in a small bowl until smooth, then pour evenly over the meatballs.
  • Bake for 25 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is bubbling around the edges.
  • Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top before serving.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, stir an extra tablespoon of cranberry sauce into the broth mixture before pouring it over the meatballs. Leftovers reheat well in a covered skillet with a splash of broth to loosen the sauce. Serve the bake over mashed potatoes or with roasted green beans to round out the meal.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Large Mixing Bowl, 9x13 Baking Dish, Measuring Cups