Cheese-Stuffed Turkey Meatballs with Creamy Spinach Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

Juicy turkey meatballs stuffed with melted mozzarella, simmered in a rich, creamy spinach sauce for a comforting, high-fat keto dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground turkey, mozzarella cheese, egg for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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 mozzarella cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 cups, roughly chopped fresh spinach
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 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 egg, 1/4 cup almond flour, 1/4 cup grated parmesan, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until combined.
2. Step 2: Form the mixture into 12 equal balls, pressing a 1/2-inch cube of mozzarella cheese into the center of each meatball. Seal the cheese inside by rolling the meat around it tightly.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides for about 5 minutes, turning carefully to avoid cheese leakage.
4. Step 4: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and cheese inside is melted.
5. Step 5: While meatballs bake, melt 2 tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 4 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach and sauté for 3 minutes until wilted.
6. Step 6: Pour 1/2 cup heavy cream into the spinach and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Step 7: Serve meatballs on a bed of creamy spinach sauce for a satisfying keto dinner.