Turkey Sweet Potato Baby Meatballs

Turkey meatballs on plate with side of marinara sauce.

Turkey Sweet Potato Baby Meatballs

With just a few nutritious, flavorful ingredients, you can make a batch of Baby Meatballs (for a baby, toddler, or parent!) with turkey and sweet potato. They freeze well and can be served plain or in marinara sauce.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 24

Total Time 34

Servings (Makes 24 meatballs)

Calories 134kcal

Author Amy Palanjian

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey
½ cup Italian flavored breadcrumbs
½ cup shredded sweet potato
½ cup shredded or grated Parmesan
1 egg

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Coat with nonstick spray.
In a medium bowl, mix the ingredients together with clean hands. Use a tablespoon measuring spoon to measure out 1-tablespoon-size meatballs. Roll into balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve warm with or without marinara sauce.

Notes

Let them cool fully and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Or, freeze in a freezer bag for up to 6 months.
To thaw, thaw overnight in the fridge, simmer in tomato sauce to warm, or warm in 15-30 second increments in the microwave.
Serve with Marinara sauce, Pesto, Cheese Sauce, or with a side of ketchup or any other favorite dip.
Dice for older babies or younger toddlers as needed.
Gluten-free: Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed.
Dairy-free: Use vegan Parmesan cheese.
Egg-free: Omit the egg and add 1 tablespoon milk.
Swap in grated carrot or grated zucchini, squeezed very, very dry, for the sweet potato if you'd like.
Use ground chicken in place of the turkey if you prefer.

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