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Baked Caprese Turkey Meatball Recipe with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Mozzarella & Basil Pesto Recipe
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- Picky Palateâs Mozzarella Stuffed Homemade Meatballs
- Elanaâs Pantryâs Chicken Meatballs (Gluten-Free)
- Baked Caprese Turkey Meatball Recipe with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Mozzarella & Basil Pesto
- From the kitchen of Cookin Canuck. www.cookincanuck.com
- Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lb. ground turkey meat (preferably not extra-lean)
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes (preferably not packed in oil)
- 2 oz. fresh mozzarella, diced
- 4 large fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped Italian parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp dried breadcrumbs
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
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