Description

A quick and easy weeknight dinner hack featuring individual turkey meatball subs baked in a muffin tin. This recipe offers zero prep stress, individual portions for picky eaters, and is ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs ground turkey (93% or 99% lean)
1 large egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Panko recommended)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cups marinara sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cooking spray (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a medium bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
Roll the mixture into 12 equal-sized balls (golf ball size).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place meatballs on it.
Par-bake meatballs for 10 minutes to ensure they are cooked through.
While meatballs bake, lightly spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
Place one cooked meatball into each cup of the muffin tin.
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce over each meatball.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella generously over each meatball.
Dust with grated Parmesan cheese.
Place the muffin tin on a baking sheet (to catch drips) and bake for 5-7 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Let cool in the tin for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not skip the par-baking step to ensure meatballs are fully cooked. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs. You can assemble these from frozen meatballs by adding 5-10 minutes to the cook time. Leftovers store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 snack cups per ser
Calories: 280
Sodium: 580
Fat: 16
Carbohydrates: 12
Protein: 22

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