Grape Jelly Meatballs: Easy and Delicious Turkey Bacon Twist
Delicious turkey meatballs coated in a savory grape jelly sauce with a crispy bacon twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 8 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup grape jelly
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, chopped turkey bacon, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, combine grape jelly and barbecue sauce over medium heat until melted and smooth.
- Toss the cooked meatballs in the sauce before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped onions and bell peppers to the meat mixture.
- Adjust the amount of grape jelly and barbecue sauce according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 mg