Description
Thanksgiving Turkey Meatballs in Pumpkin Sage Sauce offer a delectable twist on traditional flavors. Juicy turkey meatballs are enveloped in a creamy, aromatic pumpkin sage sauce, making this dish perfect for holiday celebrations or cozy family dinners. With every bite, you’ll enjoy the comforting essence of Thanksgiving that will have everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, these meatballs are bound to become a favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup fresh sage, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped onion, grated Parmesan cheese, and fresh sage. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into one-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pumpkin puree, chicken broth, heavy cream, nutmeg, cinnamon, and additional sage. Stir until combined and simmer gently.
- Once the meatballs are baked, transfer them into the simmering sauce and cook together for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg