Maple-Glazed Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Dipping Sauce

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Juicy turkey meatballs glazed in a sweet maple sauce, served with a tangy cranberry dip inspired by Minnesota’s regional flavors. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground turkey, bread crumbs, egg for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground turkey, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup finely diced yellow onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Mix gently until combined.
  2. Step 2: Shape mixture into 20 golf ball-sized meatballs, place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, turning halfway, until cooked through and lightly browned.
  3. Step 3: While meatballs bake, whisk together 1/4 cup maple syrup and 2 tbsp soy sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened and syrupy.
  4. Step 4: Toss baked meatballs gently in maple glaze until fully coated. For cranberry dipping sauce, mix 1/2 cup cranberry sauce with 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Serve meatballs warm with cranberry dipping sauce on the side.

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