Mozzarella Stuffed Spinach Meatballs: Juicy Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious blend of turkey, bacon, and spinach wrapped around gooey mozzarella cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, chopped turkey bacon, spinach, mozzarella cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the meatballs rest for a few minutes before serving.
- These can be served with marinara sauce or pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg