Cheesy French Onion Meatballs: Indulgent Bites with Turkey Bacon
Delicious and comforting, these Cheesy French Onion Meatballs combine ground turkey and bacon, flavored with caramelized onions and melted cheese.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup caramelized onions
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., Gruyere or Swiss)
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, crumbled turkey bacon, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined, then form into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- In the last few minutes of baking, top each meatball with caramelized onions and shredded cheese, then return to the oven until the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use homemade caramelized onions.
- You can substitute ground chicken or beef if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cheesy French Onion Meatballs, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food