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A fork placed in a turkey meatball with melted cheese and parsley on top.

Turkey Meatball Casserole

Turkey Meatball Casserole combines juicy meatballs, marinara, and melted cheese for an easy and comforting dinner everyone will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6
Calories 292 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey Meatballs:

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • ¼ cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Casserole:

  • 1 jar marinara (try my homemade sauce)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, Italian breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to form the mixture into uniform meatballs and place them onto a plate.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and lightly coat it with oil. Brown the meatballs for about 5-7 minutes, turning them gently to brown on all sides. They do not need to be fully cooked at this point, as they will finish cooking in the oven.
  • Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce at the bottom of a medium sized casserole dish. Arrange the meatballs on top of the sauce. Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are well-coated.
  • Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan evenly over the top of the casserole.
  • Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the meatballs are fully cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
  • Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top and serve

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 32gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 1227mgPotassium: 635mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 884IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 296mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Casserole, Cheesy, Comfort Food, Family Meals
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