Turkey in a ball

Turkey in a ball
These tasty little meatballs turned out even better than I envisioned. They are perfect as an appetizer or an
an entree. You can definitely taste the fresh thyme, the seasoned bread crumbs, cranberries, Apricot and
Merlot. The flavor combination tastes just like you’ve scooped up a little stuffing, cranberry sauce and turkey
all in one bite!
3 Tbsp. Butter or Margarine like, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!, divided
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1 large celery stalk, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 lb. extra lean ground turkey
1 large egg
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs (or make your own)
1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 cup organic fruit only apricot preserves
2 Tbsp Merlot (something you’d drink)
1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
Additional thyme, cranberries and flaked sea salt as toppers, optional
1. Melt 2 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook onion, celery and
garlic, stirring frequently, 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
2. Combine ground turkey, egg, bread crumbs, cranberries, onion mixture, thyme, salt and pepper in
medium bowl; shape into 40 (1- inch) meatballs.
3. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the same skillet and brown 1/2 of the meatballs over medium heat, turning
frequently, 7 minutes or until golden brown and almost cooked. Remove meatballs and set aside; repeat with
remaining meatballs.
4. Combine the preserves, merlot and cider vinegar. Return meatballs to skillet, then stir in apricot glaze.
Cook over medium heat, stirring gently, 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened and meatballs are cooked.
5. Top with additional thyme, cranberries and flaked sea salt and Enjoy!
Although, I have not tested this, I think you could definitely make these ahead of time and keep warm
on low in your crock pot serving with a container of toothpicks on the side.
Makes 40 meatballs
Nutritional information per meatball serving, 1 Points+ each