Garlic Butter Turkey Meatballs

Garlic Butter Turkey Meatballs

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE MEATBALLS

1 lb. ground turkey

1/2 c. panko bread crumbs

1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving (optional)

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 large egg

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for serving

1 tbsp. finely chopped chives

1 tbsp. milk Kosher salt for taste

Freshly ground black pepper

2 tbsp. butter

1 tbsp. 

extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 c. 

low-sodium chicken broth (or water)

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, stir ground turkey, bread crumbs, Parmesan (if using), onion, egg, garlic, parsley, chives, and milk until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Form meat mixture into 1½" balls. 

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil.  Add meatballs and sear on all sides until golden, about 4 minutes. Add chicken broth and cover skillet; let simmer until meatballs are cooked through, about 6 minutes more. 

Garnish with parsley and more Parmesan before serving over roasted spaghetti squash.