Homemade Turkey Meatballs Easy (Printer-Friendly)

Juicy homemade turkey meatballs with herbs and parmesan, perfect for pasta or a tasty main dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 pound ground turkey
02 - 2/3 cup Italian herb seasoned breadcrumbs
03 - 1/2 cup buttermilk
04 - 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
11 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
12 - 1 large egg
13 - 1/3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

→ For Cooking

15 - 2 tablespoons canola oil

# Steps to Make This:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend Italian herb seasoned breadcrumbs with buttermilk and let stand for 2 minutes to allow absorption.
02 - Add ground turkey, dried onion flakes, minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, granulated sugar, egg, parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley to the breadcrumb mixture.
03 - With gloved hands, gently mix all ingredients until combined, ensuring an even distribution without overworking the mixture.
04 - Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop or your hands, shape the mixture into uniform meatballs and roll for a smooth exterior. Yields 12 large or 24 small meatballs.
05 - Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place meatballs in the skillet and cook, turning to brown on all sides. For meatballs to be served directly, cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
06 - If finishing in sauce, brown meatballs on all sides but do not cook through. Transfer to simmering marinara sauce for 10 minutes or until internal temperature registers 165°F (74°C).
07 - Serve meatballs hot, garnished with additional parsley as desired.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For an extra tender result, allow the breadcrumb and buttermilk mixture to hydrate before adding other ingredients.
02 - Do not overmix the meat mixture to preserve moisture and tenderness.

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