Turkey Spinach Meatballs

Turkey Spinach Meatballs

If you’re like me, you like having a bag of meatballs in your freezer at all times.  It’s such an easy protein to heat up quickly on a week night!  Why not go ahead and make them yourselves and just freeze from there?  That’s what I did with these. (I enjoyed them best with some pesto!) 

• 1 (10 oz.) frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed dry1 package ground turkey breast (1 1/3 pounds)1/2 medium onion, finely chopped3 cloves garlic, chopped1 large egg 1/4 cup milk1-2 slices bread, torn into small pieces1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese 2 dashes Liquid Smoke (optional)1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Directions;

• Pre-heat the oven to 400°F.
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  In a bowl, mix turkey, spinach, onion, garlic, egg, milk, bread pieces grated Parmigiano Reggiano, liquid smoke, salt and pepper. Mix well.

 

 

 

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• Form about 24 medium balls and arrange on foiled/non-stick baking sheet.   
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  Bake for 20 minutes, or until cooked through. 

• Make ahead: Allow meatballs to cool completely, then freeze.  

Original Recipe: http://www.rachaelray.com/recipes/florentine-meatballs