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Super Moist Turkey Breast Meatballs Version with Ricotta and Seasoned Breadcrumbs

Super Moist Turkey Breast Meatballs
Version with Ricotta and Seasoned Breadcrumbs
Chef's notes

We all have those simple go-to meals that find their way onto regular rotation. Ground turkey (or chicken) is simply mixed with a base of ricotta cheese, bread crumbs, broth and seasonings. 

Formed meatballs are rolled is additional seasoned breadcrumbs and sautéed in olive oil in a covered pan to allow them to cook through while adding a nice crunch on their exterior.

Because of poultry’s low-fat content and somewhat bland flavors, the challenge is to create meatballs that are pleasingly moist and flavorful. Helped with ricotta’s natural cheese fat, and chicken broth, and a drizzle of olive oil, result in super moist meatballs. Seasonings provide extra flavors.

Best part, ingredients are combined in minutes and slower cooked with occasional turning. Serve with vegetables, carbs (rice, potato or beans) and a side salad for a satisfying meal.

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Super Moist Turkey Breast Meatballs Version with Ricotta and Seasoned Breadcrumbs

Ingredients

  • 1-pound ground turkey breast
  • 1 15-ounce container whole milk ricotta
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup Italian Style seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1-teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1-teaspoon Tuscan seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • Few grinds black pepper
  • 1-tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • Drizzle of olive oil

Crispy Coating

  • Dried Italian seasoned breadcrumbs for dredging
  • Olive oil for sautéing

Instructions

  1. Hand mix all “Base Ingredients” in a large bowl until well incorporated. I like using a sturdy wooden spoon.

  2. Add about a cup of seasoned bread crumbs in a dish with sides. Form into 2-inch diameter meatballs, expect about 15. Roll in breadcrumb to coat and rest them in a platter for at least 20 minutes.

  3. Brown them in a covered sauté pan over medium heat. Rotate until mostly browned and slightly crisped all over. Cut through to verify they are just cooked through, about 25 minutes. That will ensure finished meatballs that are super moist.

  4. We usually serve them with oven fried potatoes, rice, or beans and choice of vegetable.
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