Cheddar-Stuffed Turkey Meatballs with Garlic Butter Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

Moist turkey meatballs stuffed with sharp cheddar cheese, served with a rich garlic butter sauce for a comforting keto-friendly dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground turkey, sharp cheddar cheese, egg for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 4 oz, cut into 1/2-inch cubes sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground turkey, 1 large beaten egg, 1/4 cup almond flour, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until combined.
2. Step 2: Using your hands, form the mixture into 12 equal portions. Flatten each portion, place a 1/2-inch cube of 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese in the center, then mold the meat around the cheese to seal and form a ball.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and brown on all sides for about 6 minutes.
4. Step 4: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through and cheese is melted.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 minced garlic clove and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
6. Step 6: Drizzle the garlic butter sauce over the meatballs before serving, garnished with additional chopped parsley if desired.