Maple-Glazed Turkey Meatballs with Wisconsin Cranberry Sauce

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Tender turkey meatballs glazed with a sweet maple syrup sauce and served alongside a tart Wisconsin cranberry compote, inspired by local flavors. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Ground turkey, Breadcrumbs, Egg for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground turkey, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until combined.
  2. Step 2: Shape the mixture into 1 1/4-inch meatballs, about 20 total. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil. Bake for 20 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
  3. Step 3: While meatballs bake, combine 2 cups fresh cranberries, 1/2 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp honey, and 2 tbsp maple syrup in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
  4. Step 4: When meatballs are done, brush them with the remaining 1/3 cup maple syrup and return to oven for 5 minutes to glaze.
  5. Step 5: Serve warm maple-glazed turkey meatballs alongside the tart Wisconsin cranberry sauce.

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