Spicy Tailgate Meatballs

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Kick off the season with this protein-packed crowd-pleaser!

spicy tailgate meatballs

It’s that time of year again – Tailgating Season! Tailgating is a great way to create memories with your friends and family, but often times tailgating menus are full of fat and calories. Not to worry! With our recipe for spicy meatballs, you can bring a dish that everyone is sure to love, without sacrificing your clean-eating lifestyle.

We chose to make these meatballs with ground turkey because turkey has significantly fewer calories than beef.

Serve this meatball recipe with your favorite dipping sauce for sure-fire crowd pleaser! Try our Skinny Ms. Barbecue Sauce.

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Spicy Tailgate Meatballs

Keep eating clean even when you are outside with these spicy and delicious meatballs.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Yield 13 people
Serving Size 3 meatballs
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Snack
Cuisine Universal
Author SkinnyMs.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat bread cubed
  • 3 pounds lean ground turkey optional lean ground chicken
  • 3 eggs beaten
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 tablespoon sage fresh, chopped
  • 3/4 cup onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 3/4 cup parsley fresh, chopped
  • 2/3 cup parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the turkey, onions, bread cubes, spices, and cheese. Using your hands, blend the ingredients together. Finally, add the egg and mix until well combined.
  • Using your hands, form mixture into approximately 40 meatballs (approximately 1 ½ inch in diameter).
  • Place the meatballs on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes (or until cooked through).

Nutrition Information

Serving: 3meatballs | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.5g | Protein: 22.1g | Fat: 4.1g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 351mg | Fiber: 0.6g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 2
Keywords Diabetic-Friendly, Keto, Kid-Friendly, Quick and Easy

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