Meatballs

Sometimes I choose to make a meal based on just one ingredient. I know that can be a funny way to make a decision but sometimes it’s the best way to use some of the items in my pantry. IKEA sells a yummy cream sauce packet that is perfect for Swedish meatballs. Instead of buying premade meatballs I like to make my own. For half the price and half the fat I can make delicious meatballs in no time.

I found this recipe for meatballs that are very child friendly. These meatballs are relatively light so you don’t have that heavy feeling after your meal. They paired wonderfully with the cream sauce but they would be great on their own. I haven’t tried them in marinara sauce yet since we are trying not to use tomatoes in meals right now. Jazz these up any way you wish. Add a few finely chopped veggies or raid the spice cabinet. The beauty of these meatballs is the versatility. I’m planning on picking up a few pounds of turkey and making a few batches of the meatballs. They will be great thrown in the freezer and used when I need a quick toddler meal.

Enjoy!

The packet is that amazing IKEA cream sauce.

1 tablespoons olive oil

20 oz. ground turkey

1 egg

1/3 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with the olive oil, and place it in the oven while preheating.

In a medium bowl, mix together the ground turkey, egg, and bread crumbs using your hands. Using an ice cream scoop if possible, form the meat into golf ball sized meatballs. Place about one inch apart in the hot baking dish.

Bake for 15 minutes, then turn them over, and continue baking for about 5 more minutes, or until somewhat crispy on the outside.

Adapted from allrecipes.com/recipe/fast-and-friendly-meatballs/