Ground Turkey-Ricotta Meatballs

These soft and savory ground turkey meatballs with ricotta cheese are great for a quick dinner or crowd-pleasing appetizer.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 280 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 large egg, slightly beaten
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup ricotta cheese
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil
• 0.5 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Mix turkey, ricotta cheese, bread crumbs, basil, egg, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until just combined.

Step 3

Scoop mixture using a 1-ounce measure onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Flip meatballs and bake until browned and no longer pink in the centers, about 5 minutes more.