Stinkin’ good meatballs

Aug 24

We got this recipe from a Better Homes & Gardens magazine. The recipe calls for ground turkey, but I made it the other day with ground chicken and it was even better! The fresh basil and bacon are what make them so good.
1 slightly beaten egg
8 slices bacon, crisp cooked and finely crumbled
1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs (or crushed crackers)
1/2 cup snipped fresh basil
1/4 cup plain yogurt or dairy sour cream
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
2 lb. uncooked ground turkey (or chicken)
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line two small (or one large) baking sheets with Reynolds Wrap Release (or foil sprayed with non-stick spray).

2. In a large bowl, combine egg, bacon, bread crumbs, basil, yogurt, pepper and salt. Add ground turkey; mix well. Shape into approx. 1-inch balls. Place on pans (pretty close together to get them all on there).

3. Bake 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink. Serve with sauce if desired (though I don’t think they need any sauce).

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