Ground Turkey-Ricotta Meatballs
Description
This recipe for savory, pillowy-soft turkey-ricotta meatballs with basil is great for a quick dinner or crowd-pleasing appetizer. They freeze well, too.
Ingredients
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1 pound ground turkey
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1/2 cup ricotta cheese
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1/2 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
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1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
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1 large egg, slightly beaten
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Combine turkey, ricotta, bread crumbs, basil, egg, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until just mixed.
3
Scoop mixture into meatballs using a 1-ounce measure onto the prepared baking sheet.
4
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; flip meatballs. Bake until browned and no longer pink in centers, about 5 minutes more.