Description
Indulge in these tender turkey meatballs enveloped in a creamy garlic and Parmesan sauce, perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-seasoned)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, and egg until well mixed.
- Roll the mixture into small balls about the size of golf balls.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Spray your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange the meatballs evenly across the bottom.
- Pour the cream mixture over the meatballs.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until cooked through.
- Serve over pasta or with crusty bread, drizzling any remaining sauce generously over everything.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider browning the meatballs in a skillet before placing them in the slow cooker. - Substitute ground turkey with chicken or beef if desired. - Add fresh herbs like parsley or diced vegetables for extra nutrition.