Turkey and Stuffing Meatballs
These Turkey and Stuffing Meatballs contain 7g protein at 74 calories each — a high-volume snack that allows 20 servings per batch for flexibility. Quick-preps on the stovetop, perfect for batch-cooking an appetizer that doesn't derail your macros during social prep days. Supports protein targets during events where you need portion control and number tracking.
Ingredients
- •Bread Stuffing Mix, Dry(170g)
- •1 cup hot water* ($0.00)
- •Ground Turkey, 99% Lean(539g)
- •Egg, Whole, Large
- •Butter(30g)
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Place the dry stuffing mix in a large bowl, add the hot water, and stir until no more water pools on the bottom of the bowl. Let the stuffing sit for another 5 minutes to further soften. (Less water is added to the stuffing mix than is listed on the box in order to leave room for the absorption of moisture from the turkey and egg.)
- 2Add the ground turkey and beaten egg to the bowl with the partially hydrated stuffing mix. Combine these ingredients by hand until they are evenly mixed. Form the mixture into 20 meatballs, slightly larger than ping pong balls, or about 3 Tbsp each.
- 3Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then place the meatballs on the parchment. Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes in the preheated oven.
- 4Melt 1 Tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add half of the baked meatballs and allow them to cook in the butter until browned on most sides (about 5 minutes). Transfer the browned meatballs to a serving dish, add a second tablespoon of butter to the skillet, and repeat with the second batch of meatballs.
- 5Serve warm over a bed of mashed potatoes or with gravy or cranberry sauce for dipping.
Nutrition — Per Serving
74
calories
7g
protein
2g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 6g
- Saturated fat
- 1.0g
- Sodium
- 143 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.3g
20 servings per batch · ~37g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Turkey and Stuffing Meatballs have per serving?
Each meatball contains 7g of protein and 74 calories with 2g fat and 6g carbs. This is a minimal-calorie, protein-forward appetizer or snack component rather than a standalone meal.
How long does Turkey and Stuffing Meatballs take to prep?
Quick prep on the stovetop produces 20 servings from a single batch, making this extremely efficient for meal prepping snacks or appetizers. You can portion these out throughout the week for consistent protein hits.
Is Turkey and Stuffing Meatballs good for fat loss?
At 74 calories per meatball with 7g protein and minimal fat (2g), these are ideal for fat loss phases as low-calorie protein additions to salads, grains, or eaten directly as snacks. The high serving count lets you dial in exact calorie targets easily.
