Ground Turkey-Ricotta Meatballs

Soft and savory ground turkey meatballs, great for a quick dinner or crowd-pleasing appetizer. These make up fast and freeze great.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 280 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 pound ground turkey
• ½ cup ricotta cheese
• ½ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 large egg, slightly beaten

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Mix turkey, ricotta cheese, bread crumbs, basil, egg, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until just combined.

Step 3

Scoop mixture using a 1-ounce measure onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Flip meatballs and bake until browned and no longer pink in the centers, about 5 minutes more.