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Buffalo turkey meatballs on a plate.
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Buffalo Turkey Meatballs

Simple ingredients turn ground turkey into flavorful little bites, perfect for your game day spread or weeknight meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 360kcal
Author: Jacqueline Piper

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

For the Buffalo Sauce

  • ⅓ cup Louisiana hot sauce
  • ⅓ cup butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400℉ (200℃).
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • In a large bowl, mix breadcrumbs and milk and let it sit to absorb the moisture for about 5 minutes. spices. Add the rest of the meatball ingredients and mix well.
  • Scoop 1 ½ tablespoon-sized meatballs with a cookie scoop, roll into balls, and place on a lined baking sheet. You'll get about 26.
    Keep a small bowl of water to dip your hands if to help prevent the ground turkey from sticking to your hands.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • Add the hot sauce to a medium bowl with the melted butter and add hot meatballs. Mix well and serve.

Notes

Makes about 26 meatballs.
  • Keep a small bowl of water nearby when rolling the meatballs to coat your hands and help prevent the ground turkey from sticking to your hands.
  • Use a small cookie scoop to evenly portion meatballs for even cooking.
  • Bake just until done. The Government of Canada says ground turkey is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 21g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg