Best 10 Turkey Parmesan Cheese Balls Recipes

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Searching for a delectable appetizer that effortlessly strikes a balance between comfort and decadence? Look no further than the Turkey Parmesan Cheese Balls, a culinary marvel that harmonizes the savory flavors of turkey with the rich, cheesy indulgence of Parmesan cheese. These delightful morsels promise a delightful sensory experience with each bite, captivating the taste buds with their crispy golden-brown crust, tender and juicy turkey filling, and a burst of melted, gooey Parmesan cheese. Whether hosting a casual get-together or planning an elaborate party, the Turkey Parmesan Cheese Balls are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser, leaving your guests clamoring for more.

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TURKEY-PARMESAN CHEESE BALLS



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Meet your next favorite party food! This turkey Parm-inspired spin on classic Bisquick™ Cheese Balls is every bit as easy and quick to make as the original. Packed with Italian seasoning, Parmesan and garlic, they're guaranteed to disappear before the party ends.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz)
1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 lb bulk mild Italian turkey sausage
1/2 cup Progresso™ Panko Italian style crispy bread crumbs
1/2 cup milk
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried garlic powder
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup marinara sauce, warmed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Generously spray foil with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir together all ingredients except Parmesan cheese and marinara sauce, using hands or spoon. Shape mixture into (48) 1-inch balls. Place Parmesan cheese in small bowl. Roll balls in Parmesan cheese, pressing to adhere. Place in pan.
  • Bake 18 to 23 minutes or until brown and cooked through in center (at least 165°F). Immediately remove from pan. Serve warm with sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

TURKEY MEATBALLS BAKED WITH PARMESAN CHEESE



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Make these moist turkey meatballs with ground turkey, turkey thighs, Parmesan cheese, and seasonings. Serve as appetizers or with spaghetti sauce.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Appetizer     Dinner     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds ground turkey
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup soft fresh bread crumbs
1 large egg (lightly beaten)
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning or blend of dried leaf oregano and basil
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
Dash black pepper
3 to 4 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients and preheat the oven to 375 F.
  • Line a large baking sheet, such as a large half sheet pan or jelly roll pan, or 2 small jelly roll pans with nonstick foil.
  • Combine turkey, cheese, 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs, egg, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir or mix on low speed of a stand mixer with paddle attachment until blended.
  • Shape into small meatballs, about 3/4 ounce each. Use a small cookie scoop or weigh them as you shape them to keep them even in size.
  • Roll the meatballs in the fine dry breadcrumbs to lightly coat, then arrange them on the baking sheet and dust with the dry breadcrumbs.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until browned and cooked through. If you make larger meatballs, allow more time.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 152 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 638 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 24 g, ServingSize 8 Servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 minced clove of garlic
1 egg, lightly beaten
1-ounce fresh bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra to serve on the side for grating
1 pound ground turkey or chicken
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups tomato sauce (recipe above)
1 pound perciatelli pasta
Salt and pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese-to serve on the side for grating

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. In a bowl mix together; green onion, garlic, egg, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. With a fork stir in ground turkey or chicken and season to taste with salt and pepper. (You can crumble some in a skillet, cook, taste, and then adjust seasoning). Shape mixture into small meatballs. In a large skillet heat olive oil. Add meatballs in a single layer and let them cook for 2 to 3 minutes a side, without disturbing. If they stick, loosen with a slotted spoon. Stir in tomato sauce into the skillet, cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes (while spaghetti is cooking) to reheat sauce and cook meatballs through. Drain pasta and then return to the pot and toss with remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Dish out a portion of pasta on each plate and spoon some meatballs and sauce in center.

EASY BAKED PARMESAN MEATBALLS



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Add cheesy flavor to these meatballs with parmesan cheese, and bake to seal the deal. These meatballs are so good, you'll be sure to wow the family!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Herbs

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 egg
1 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix ingredients just until blended; shape into 12 meatballs.
  • Place on foil-covered rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake 25 min. or until done (160°F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 g

TURKEY CHEESE BALL FOR THANKSGIVING



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Any cheese ball recipe can be turned into the shape of a turkey for a festive appetizer for your Thanksgiving dinner. All you need is some creativity!

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Kids     Cute and Fun

Time 2h20m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (1 ounce) package Ranch-style dressing mix
2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup whole pecans
7 whole-wheat crackers
¼ red bell pepper
1 black olive
½ teaspoon cream cheese, softened
1 slice yellow zucchini

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and dressing mix together in a large bowl. Form into a large ball. Roll in chopped pecans to coat surface. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  • Arrange a row of whole-wheat crackers in the back of the cheese ball for the turkey tail feathers. Stick pecans evenly into the cheese ball for the body.
  • Cut out 2 strips of red bell pepper for the head and neck. Cut out 2 "eyes" from the black olive using a small pastry tip. Place 2 small dollops of cream cheese on one of the 2 bell pepper strips for the turkey head and stick the black olive circles into it as pupils. Cut a small triangular slice out of the yellow zucchini for the turkey beak and stick to the red pepper with cream cheese. Stick the undecorated red bell pepper strip on the front of the cheese ball. Stick the red bell pepper stick with the face into the top of the cheese ball for the head.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 28.5 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 187.7 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

TURKEY CHEESE BALL



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While the real bird is roasting, you can present your guests with this tasty Thanksgiving turkey. It also makes for a fun centerpiece. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 1 cheese ball (3 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
6 ounces deli smoked turkey, finely chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
DECORATIONS:
9 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons 2% milk
Brown, orange and yellow paste food coloring
6 large oval crackers
1 large sweet red pepper
1 small yellow summer squash
1 cup pecan halves
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the first six ingredients until combined. Shape into a ball; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. , In another small bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Divide among four small bowls. With food coloring, tint one bowl brown, one dark orange and one light orange (using yellow and orange); leave one bowl plain. , Transfer each mixture to a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of each bag. , For turkey tail feathers, decorate the top halves of large oval crackers with tinted cream cheese. , Using the red pepper, form the turkey head, neck and wattle. For beak, cut a small triangle from summer squash; attach with cream cheese. Add eyes, using brown and plain cream cheese. Insert pecan halves and decorated crackers into cheese ball. Serve with assorted crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 5g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

TURKEY PARM MEATBALLS



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I wanted to get away from ground beef for a few recipes. This is great in spaghetti. I had leftover meatballs and put them with marinara sauce and hoagie rolls, I spread them with butter, garlic powder, and more parm. After putting them on the broiler for a minute or two, We had sub sandwiches. Everyone loved them! Hope you enjoy!

Provided by ttreber

Categories     Poultry

Time 20m

Yield 16 meatballs, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground turkey
1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients except olive oil in a large bowl.
  • Mix with your hands.
  • Have some paper towels handy and keep the warm water running in the sink because it gets cold after a while!
  • Shape into golf ball sized balls.
  • Let rest while you wash up and heat the olive oil in a large skillet.
  • Fry the meatballs and turn every three minutes until cooked all the way through.
  • Let them rest on a plate with paper towels.
  • Add to your sauce while it heats and use for spaghetti or sub sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.5, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 148.7, Sodium 367.8, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.9, Protein 25.1

CHEESY PARMESAN CHICKEN OR TURKEY MEATBALLS



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A wonderful change from your regular meatballs! for best flavor it is advised to refrigerate the meatballs overnight before coating in the breadcrumb mixture --- these are delicious!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 15m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb ground chicken (or use white and dark ground turkey meat)
1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1/4 cup finely chopped onion (or use 1 large green onion white part only)
2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 ounce grated Fontina cheese (or cheese of choice)
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil (or use 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil)
1 beaten egg
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1/4 teaspoon white salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 cup bry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl using clean hands mix all meatball ingredients together.
  • Form into about 24 meatballs (for best flavor at this point cover and refrigerate overnight).
  • In a small bowl, mix together additional 1/2 cup breadcrumbs with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Roll and coat the balls in the cheese/breadcrumb mixture.
  • Pan-fry intil cooked and lightly browned.

MY ITALIAN TURKEY MEATBALLS



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These turkey meatballs are moist and flavorful. Pan fry, bake, or cook from raw right into your favorite spaghetti sauce, as I do!

Provided by debbie eckstein

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground turkey
½ cup Italian-style bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix turkey, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, and salt together in a large bowl. Form meat mixture with wet hands into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter without handling or packing too hard.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 20 minutes . An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 133.4 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 573.2 mg, Sugar 1 g

GARLIC-PARMESAN CHEESE BALL



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This is one of our entertaining mainstays. It complements most meals and is so easy to prepare and dress up with a variety of garnishes. -Susan Seymour, Valatie, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield about 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

11 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced garlic
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, optional
Assorted fresh vegetables and/or crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Shape into a ball. Roll in walnuts if desired. Wrap tightly; chill 2 hours. Serve with vegetables and/or crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • To make the turkey parmesan cheese balls extra crispy, double coat them in the breadcrumb mixture.
  • For a cheesy surprise, add a small cube of mozzarella cheese to the center of each turkey meatball before frying.
  • If you don't have any marinara sauce on hand, you can use tomato sauce or even pizza sauce instead.
  • Serve the turkey parmesan cheese balls with a side of your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing.
  • For a healthier version of the turkey parmesan cheese balls, bake them in the oven instead of frying them.

Conclusion:

Turkey parmesan cheese balls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside, and full of flavor. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

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