Creamy Parmesan Mushroom Turkey Meatballs
These Creamy Parmesan Mushroom Turkey Meatballs are so tender and tasty! Perfect for gameday, holiday parties, easy weeknight dinners and meal prepping! Low-carb and keto friendly.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup almond meal (not almond flour), (you can also use breadcrumbs if desired)
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ⅓ cup finely chopped parsley
- ½ small onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 1 pound lean ground turkey (use 93% lean or lower)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 16 ounces cremini mushrooms, cleaned and thinly sliced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken stock (more if needed to thin the sauce)
- 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce (use lea & perrins brand for gluten free)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Direction
- Preheat oven to 400F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the almond meal, Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper to a large mixing bowl and stir together.
- Add the ground turkey and mix together until everything is evenly combined.
- Use a 1 ½-inch scoop to spoon the meatballs (be sure the meat mixture is firmly pressed into the scoop) then space them evenly on the parchment-lined sheet pan. (You can also use some water or cooking spray on your hands and roll them if you prefer. It takes a little longer so I don't bother.)
- Bake at 400 degrees for 13-15 minutes. You can broil them for 1-2 minutes at the end if you want to give them more color. (Always use a meat thermometer to be sure they reach 165 degrees at their center.)
- While the meatballs are baking, sauté the sliced mushrooms in a tablespoon of olive oil for 6-8 minutes, flipping to brown both sides, then set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of olive oil and the minced garlic, then sauté for 1-2 minutes on medium heat. Pour in the chicken stock and de-glaze the pan (just heat up the stock a bit, and use a spatula to loosen any of the cooked residue on the bottom of the pan).
- Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and onion powder. Whisk in the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese until it creates a creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick add a little more chicken stock and if it's too thin simmer a bit longer.
- Add the parsley, cooked mushrooms, and the meatballs into the pan, combine and cook for 2-3 more minutes... then enjoy!