Pizza Turkey Meatballs

Submitted by Chef #1572343

"Turkey Meatballs with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 18 Meatballs

ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
• 8 ounces thin sliced pepperoni
• 2 medium eggs
• 3⁄4 cup regular breadcrumbs or 3/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic salt
• favorite spaghetti sauce

directions

1. Cut pepperoni into small pieces.
2. Combine turkey, pepperoni, eggs, breadcrumbs, basil and garlic salt. Mix well with hands.
3. Flatten out small pieces of the mixture and place a fingerful of mozzarella cheese into the center.
4. Roll into balls, keeping the cheese in the center.
5. Place finished balls into 9' x 9' square metal or glass pan.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 20 minutes, turning meatballs once at halfway point.
7. Cover with favorite sauce, bake an additional 10-15 minutes. Top with leftover mozzarella if desired.