Save to Pinterest Juicy turkey meatballs studded with tangy feta and cranberries, served with vibrant sweet chili sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or festive main course.
I first tried these cranberry feta meatballs during a holiday gathering. Everyone loved the punchy blend of sweet, tangy, and savory notes, and I have made them for cozy celebrations ever since.
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Ingredients
- Ground turkey: 500 g (1 lb)
- Feta cheese: 100 g (1 cup), crumbled
- Dried cranberries: 60 g (1/2 cup), roughly chopped
- Egg: 1 large
- Breadcrumbs: 60 g (1/2 cup)
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Dried oregano: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
- Sweet chili sauce: 120 ml (1/2 cup), store-bought or homemade
- Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Honey: 1 tablespoon
- Fresh lime juice: 1 tablespoon
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Instructions
- Prep Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make Meatball Mixture:
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, feta, cranberries, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined (do not overwork).
- Form Meatballs:
- Scoop out heaping tablespoons of mixture and roll into balls (about 24). Place evenly spaced on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake Meatballs:
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Make Sauce:
- While meatballs bake, whisk sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, and lime juice in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat, stirring, until heated through.
- Finish and Serve:
- Transfer baked meatballs to serving platter. Drizzle with warm sweet chili sauce, or serve sauce on the side for dipping. Garnish with extra chopped parsley if desired.
Save to Pinterest My family always expects these meatballs at our winter parties, and it feels special seeing everyone reach for seconds together.
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Serving Suggestions
Serve these meatballs with rice or alongside crunchy salads for a complete meal. They are perfect with toothpicks for easy party bites.
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (feta cheese), eggs, gluten (breadcrumbs), and soy (soy sauce). Be sure to check all store-bought ingredients especially if serving allergy-sensitive guests.
Required Tools
Mixing bowl, baking sheet, parchment paper, small saucepan, whisk or spoon
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Enjoy these delicious meatballs warm for maximum flavor. They taste just as good reheated the next day!
Common Recipe Questions
- → Can ground chicken be used instead of turkey?
Yes, ground chicken works well as a substitute, providing a similar texture and flavor profile.
- → How should the sweet chili sauce be prepared?
Mix sweet chili sauce with soy sauce, honey, and fresh lime juice, then warm gently over low heat before serving.
- → What is the best way to shape the meat mixture?
Use heaping tablespoons to scoop and gently roll the mixture into even-sized balls without overworking the ingredients.
- → Can these meatballs be made spicier?
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture for extra heat without overpowering the flavors.
- → How long should these meatballs bake?
Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 18 to 20 minutes until cooked through and lightly golden on the outside.
