Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients

*1 cup plain panko * 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley *2 large eggs, slightly beaten * 2 tbsp whole milk * 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese * 1/2 tsp salt * 3/4 tsp ground pepper * 1lb group turkey * 1/4 cup olive oil * 5 cups marinara sauce

Directions

1. In a large bowl stir together the panko, parsley, eggs, milk, the cheese, salt and pepper. Add the turkey and stir to combine. Do not overwork the meat. Shape the meatballs into bite size balls.

2. If desired, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs 3 minutes a side. Add the marinara sauce after all sides are browned. Reduce heat and simmer the meatballs, making sure they get cooked all the way through.

3. Alternatively, heat the oven to 400. Place the meatballs into a glass baking dish spaced apart (about 15 meatballs in a 9 x 11 dish). Bake meatballs for 20 minutes.

Notes

We had these at Aunt Marge's house while on spring break a few years ago, and they have since become a family favorite! Sometimes we make the sauce from chicken parmesan meatball subs to use with these meatballs!

And, we do a mix of the methods described above! We brown them, and then pop them in the oven to finish cooking. Yum!