Irresistible Christmas Spiced Turkey Meatball Bake
Irresistible Christmas Spiced Turkey Meatball Bake is a festive, hearty dish that combines tender turkey meatballs and vibrant vegetables in a rich, aromatic sauce. Perfect for holiday gatherings!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into meatballs about one inch thick and place them on a tray.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine crushed tomatoes with brown sugar and chicken broth. Stir well until blended.
- Pour half of the sauce into the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
- Nestle the turkey meatballs in the sauce and pour the remaining sauce over them.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and slightly golden on top.
- Serve hot with extra sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg