Best 7 Fall Balls Turkey Meatballs With Cranberry Glaze Recipes

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Fall is in the air, and it's time for some delicious comfort food. These Fall Balls: Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Glaze are the perfect dish to warm you up on a chilly day. Made with a combination of ground turkey, bread crumbs, eggs, and seasonings, these meatballs are tender and flavorful. They're then glazed with a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce, which adds a pop of color and flavor. Serve them as an appetizer or main course, they're sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

In addition to the Fall Balls, the article also includes recipes for a variety of other fall-inspired dishes, including:

- **Apple Cider Donuts:** These donuts are made with fresh apple cider, giving them a moist and flavorful texture. They're coated in a cinnamon sugar glaze, which adds a touch of sweetness.
- **Pumpkin Spice Latte:** This classic fall drink is made with coffee, milk, pumpkin spice syrup, and whipped cream. It's the perfect way to warm up on a cold day.
- **Roasted Butternut Squash Soup:** This soup is made with roasted butternut squash, onion, garlic, and broth. It's creamy and flavorful, and it's the perfect way to use up leftover squash.
- **Sweet Potato Casserole:** This casserole is made with sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar, and marshmallows. It's a classic fall side dish that's always a hit.

Let's cook with our recipes!

TURKEY MEATBALLS IN CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Looking for a hearty appetizer recipe? Then check out these turkey meatballs served in cranberry sauce - ready in just 35 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lean ground turkey
1/2 cup finely chopped onion (1 medium)
1/4 cup uncooked instant white or brown rice
1/4 cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten, or 1/4 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product
1 teaspoon salt, if desired
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 can (16 oz) jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except cranberry sauce and water. Shape mixture into about 45 (1-inch) balls.
  • Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until thermometer inserted in center of meatballs reads 165°F.
  • Gently stir in cranberry sauce and water. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until cranberry sauce is melted and smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 50 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

THANKSGIVING MEATBALLS WITH CRANBERRY GLAZE



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Perfect for Friendsgiving, these turkey meatballs include all the fun flavors of Thanksgiving in a one-bite appetizer portion.

Provided by Eddie Jackson

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 26 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 small green bell pepper, cut into chunks
1/2 small white onion, cut into chunks
1 small celery stalk, cut into chunks
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
3/4 cup panko
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 jalapenos, stemmed and seeded, finely chopped
6 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon orange zest plus the juice of 1 orange
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the top third of the oven and preheat to broil.
  • Make the meatballs: Pulse the bell pepper, onion, celery, garlic, rosemary and thyme in a food processor or blender until finely chopped; transfer to a large bowl. Add the turkey, panko, mayonnaise, egg, paprika, cayenne, 2 teaspoons salt and a generous amount of black pepper and mix together using a rubber spatula until just combined.
  • Dampen your hands with water and shape the mixture into 26 meatballs, each about 1 1/2 inches in diameter (a 1-ounce ice cream scoop is helpful for portioning); arrange them on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil, rotating the sheet halfway through, until the meatballs are golden brown and firm, 9 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the cranberry glaze: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the jalapenos. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cranberries, sugar, orange zest and juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds black pepper and cook, stirring constantly, until the cranberries begin to soften, and the skin starts to crack, about 2 minutes. Mash the cranberries with a potato masher and stir until the liquid from the cranberries begins to simmer and thicken, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Transfer the meatballs to the skillet and toss to coat with the cranberry glaze. Transfer to a platter and serve with toothpicks.

TURKEY COCKTAIL MEATBALLS WITH ORANGE CRANBERRY GLAZE



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You can make these ahead and freeze them without the glaze, then the day of the party, defrost them and simply reheat in the sauce.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Turkey

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 ¼ pounds ground turkey
¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 large egg, beaten
¼ cup milk
½ cup plain bread crumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup canned jellied cranberry sauce
½ cup orange marmalade
½ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon minced Fresno pepper
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix the turkey, poultry seasoning, garlic salt, onion powder, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Stir in the egg, milk, and bread crumbs. Cover with plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Roll the turkey mixture into balls, about one tablespoon each. Place the meatballs in a single layer in the skillet. Brown meatballs on all sides, flipping occasionally. Place browned meatballs on a clean baking sheet. Set aside.
  • Combine cranberry sauce, marmalade, and chicken broth over medium heat in the skillet used to cook the meatballs. Stir in the jalapeno and Fresno peppers, then return meatballs to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue to cook until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center and glaze is reduced. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 80.2 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 647.3 mg, Sugar 26.2 g

TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE



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These tender, flavor-packed meatballs are the perfect Thanksgiving party snack, but they'd also make an excellent meatball sub.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     Thanksgiving     turkey     Cranberry     Cranberry Sauce     Sage     Meatball     Ginger     Dinner     Friendsgiving     Appetizer     Hors D'Oeuvre

Yield Makes 50 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound ground pork
1 pound ground turkey
2 large eggs
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
2/3 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
4 teaspoons finely chopped sage, plus whole leaves for garnish (optional)
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 (14-ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with oil.
  • Using your hands, mix pork, turkey, eggs, garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, fennel, 4 tsp. chopped sage, 2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a large bowl until incorporated. Roll into 1" balls, making sure to pack firmly.
  • Transfer balls to prepared baking sheet, packing them snuggly. Roast meatballs until firm and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook cranberry sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, ginger, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly, until smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Using a pastry brush, generously coat meatballs with 1/3 cup cranberry sauce mixture. Return meatballs to oven and continue to bake until glaze is shiny and caramelized, about 5 minutes more.
  • Shake sheet to coat meatballs with sauce. Transfer remaining sauce to a serving bowl and transfer meatballs to a serving platter. Top meatballs with sage leaves before serving, if using.

FESTIVE TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Turkey gives a different twist to these slightly sweet and spicy meatballs. For the holidays, I serve them on a tray lined with parsley and garnished with red pepper or pimientos. -Audrey Thibodeau, Gilbert, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 55m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground turkey
SAUCE:
1 cup honey
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
OPTIONAL ADDITIONS:
Fresh basil leaves
Fresh cilantro leaves
Fresh mint leaves
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine the first 8 ingredients. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a 15x10-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, until cooked through and juices run clear, 20-25 minutes., Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in a small saucepan; whisk over medium heat until heated through. Brush meatballs with 1/4 cup sauce; return to oven for 10 minutes. Serve meatballs with remaining sauce for dipping and, if desired, fresh herbs and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

TURKEY MEATBALLS WITH SAGE AND CRANBERRIES



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Provided by Robin Schempp

Categories     turkey     Bake     Low Fat     Low Sodium     Dinner     Lunch     Cranberry     Pine Nut     Fall     Healthy     Sage     Self     Kidney Friendly     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 servings (about 56 one-inch mini-meatballs)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3 cup pine nuts
1 pound ground lean turkey
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs, soaked in 1 ounce skim milk
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup packed Swiss chard, spinach or arugula, finely chopped
1/3 cup dried cranberries, chopped
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
3/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground marjoram
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Parchment paper
1 tablespoon olive oil
10 ounces store-bought cranberry chutney (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat a small pan over medium heat; add pine nuts and stir until aromatic and light brown, a few minutes. In a bowl, combine all ingredients from turkey through pepper, being careful not to overmix. Cover and chill for at least 2 1/2 hours. (Chilling will help meatballs keep their shape while cooking.) Heat oven to 400°. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper; brush paper with oil. Roll meat into 1-inch balls; place on baking sheet 1/2 inch apart. Bake until balls are brown and bounce back to the touch, and internal temperature reaches 165°, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove; let rest. Serve warm with chutney, if desired. DO AHEAD: These savory bites can be made up to 48 hours in advance. Store, covered, in the fridge; reheat at 250°F for 15 minutes.

CRANBERRY-GLAZED APPETIZER MEATBALLS



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Cranberries balance the spicy flavor of chili sauce in a fabulous holiday appetizer.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onion (about 1 medium)
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 bottle (12 oz) chili sauce (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 can (16-oz size) jellied cranberry sauce (1 cup)
60 fresh cranberries, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir meatball ingredients until well mixed. Shape into 1-inch balls; place in ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center.
  • Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, stir sauce ingredients until well blended. Heat to boiling over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add meatballs to sauce; stir to coat. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Thread cranberries on toothpicks; stick toothpicks in meatballs to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • To ensure the meatballs are cooked evenly, make sure they are all the same size.
  • For a more flavorful meatball, use a combination of ground turkey and ground pork or beef.
  • If you don't have homemade chicken broth on hand, you can use store-bought chicken broth instead.
  • To prevent the meatballs from sticking to the pan, make sure the pan is well-oiled before cooking.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the meatballs. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • The cranberry glaze is the perfect finishing touch to these meatballs. Be sure to let it simmer for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

These fall balls with turkey meatballs and cranberry glaze are a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for any autumn gathering. The meatballs are made with a combination of ground turkey, bread crumbs, eggs, and spices, and they are then cooked in a flavorful broth. The cranberry glaze is made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, and sugar, and it adds a tart and sweet flavor to the meatballs. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!

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