Baked Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

Yields: 8-10 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25-30 minutes

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

2 pounds ground turkey

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

2 teaspoons onion powder

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes (optional)

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)

Olive oil (for baking)

For the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:

1/2 cup butter

1/2 lemon, juiced

1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped

1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped

1/2 teaspoon fresh sage, chopped

1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)

1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley

3 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil.

Combine meatball ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, mozzarella cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic, crushed red chili pepper flakes (if using), and Parmesan cheese. Mix well until combined.

Form meatballs: Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form the turkey mixture into small meatballs. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake meatballs: Bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from the oven and drain any excess grease.

Make the sauce: While the meatballs are baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, sage, black pepper, hot sauce (if using), parsley, and garlic. Stir to combine.

Finish meatballs and serve: Drizzle the lemon garlic butter sauce over the cooked meatballs. Return to the oven for 5-10 minutes to let the sauce set. Serve the meatballs hot, with your favorite sides like cauliflower rice or a salad.