How to Make Turkey Cocktail Meatballs

How to Make Turkey Cocktail Meatballs
35 min.
32
61kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and crowd-pleasing appetizer that will elevate your next gathering? Look no further than these mouthwatering Turkey Cocktail Meatballs! Perfectly seasoned and incredibly flavorful, these meatballs are a delightful combination of ground turkey, aromatic spices, and a hint of sweetness from orange marmalade and cranberry sauce. With just 35 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up a batch that serves 32 people, making them an ideal choice for parties, holiday celebrations, or casual get-togethers.

What sets these meatballs apart is their unique blend of flavors. The addition of cayenne pepper adds a subtle kick, while the Worcestershire sauce and poultry seasoning enhance the savory profile. The glaze, made from jellied cranberry sauce and orange marmalade, not only adds a beautiful shine but also a deliciously sweet and tangy finish that will have your guests coming back for more.

Whether served as an antipasti platter, a starter, or a snack, these Turkey Cocktail Meatballs are sure to impress. They are easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy the festivities without being stuck in the kitchen. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dish that will be the highlight of your next event!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs plain
  • pinch ground pepper 
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth 
  • large eggs beaten
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • 32 servings pepper black to taste
  • 1.3 pounds pd of ground turkey 
  • 0.3 cup milk 
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • teaspoon onion powder 
  • 0.5 cup orange marmalade 
  • 0.3 teaspoon poultry seasoning 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • cup roasted cranberry sauce canned
  • 0.3 teaspoon worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet

Directions

  1. Mix the turkey, poultry seasoning, garlic salt, onion powder, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Stir in the egg, milk, and bread crumbs. Cover with plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
  3. Roll the turkey mixture into balls, about one tablespoon each.
  4. Place the meatballs in a single layer in the skillet. Brown meatballs on all sides, flipping occasionally.
  5. Place browned meatballs on a clean baking sheet. Set aside.
  6. Combine cranberry sauce, marmalade, and chicken broth over medium heat in the skillet used to cook the meatballs. Stir in the jalapeno and Fresno peppers, then return meatballs to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue to cook until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center and glaze is reduced. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories61kcal
Protein30.71%
Fat15.97%
Carbs53.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.19
Glycemic Load
0.05
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.4478260926578%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.24mg
Quercetin
0.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:60.83kcal
3.04%
Fat:1.11g
1.71%
Saturated Fat:0.25g
1.59%
Carbohydrates:8.34g
2.78%
Net Carbohydrates:8.08g
2.94%
Sugar:6.01g
6.68%
Cholesterol:15.86mg
5.29%
Sodium:150.89mg
6.56%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.8g
9.6%
Vitamin B3:1.86mg
9.29%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.05%
Selenium:4.95µg
7.08%
Phosphorus:49.19mg
4.92%
Zinc:0.38mg
2.51%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.4%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.2%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.12%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
2.02%
Vitamin B5:0.2mg
2%
Potassium:68.49mg
1.96%
Iron:0.32mg
1.77%
Magnesium:6.94mg
1.73%
Copper:0.03mg
1.27%
Vitamin E:0.18mg
1.22%
Folate:4.59µg
1.15%
Calcium:10.25mg
1.03%
Fiber:0.25g
1.01%
Source:Allrecipes