Cheesy Sun-dried Tomato Turkey Meatball Poppers
Game day or Valentine's Day these are an impressive appetizer! Cheesy Sun-dried Tomato Turkey Meatball Poppers are packed with Italian flavors, cheesy and moist meatballs loaded with sun-dried tomatoes, and tasty fresh herbs and spices.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes minced, about 4 halves packed in olive oil
- 4 wedges Laughing Cow Cheese Garlic and Herb
- 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- 4 garlic cloves pressed or minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Italian parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
- 2 egg whites
Optional
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese cut into cubes
- Fresh basil leaves
- Grape tomatoes
- Skewers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well, do not over mix or you will have tough meatballs. Using a 1 tablespoon scoop, scoop out meat and place on baking sheet. After all meatballs have been scooped onto tray, roll into balls. TIP: If you lightly wet your hands the meatballs will form better and crack less. Bake for 20-22 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
If you wish to serve them as shown; layer mozzarella, basil and tomatoes on a skewer and refrigerate until ready to use. Add hot meatballs and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 33cal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 109mg | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg