Feta and Mushrooms Stuffed Turkey Meatballs from Scratch
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Feta and Mushrooms Stuffed Turkey Meatballs from Scratch is homemade meatballs from scratch recipe of Mediterranean origin. Feta cheese and mushrooms inside enhance the flavours of these turkey meatballs!
Ground turkey meat is so easy to deal with. You can combine it with all sorts of spices, herbs and grains and it can really feed a crowd. These feta turkey meatballs too!
I combined the ingredients several times to make the best stuffed turkey meatballs from scratch and this one is the result. What have I tried to do, you may wonder?
If you stuff them with Mozzarella (and rename them, of course), cheese melts and pours out during cooking.
Then, if you don’t roll the meatballs into the breadcrumbs before baking, they are a bit pale and not that inviting. Also, thin layer of breadcrumbs keeps the moisture inside, so the meat is of so much better taste.
Should I freeze stuffed turkey meatballs cooked or uncooked?
Meatballs make great freezer meals. They can be frozen either cooked or uncooked and keep well for up to 2 months.
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The only thing you don’t want to do is to serve the meatballs with pasta; sliced baked potatoes are our best option and lettuce or spinach salad aside. Flat top grill is definitely recommended so if the heat wave is on, you can prepare this tasty lunch in the open and serve with any vegetables or soft cheese and lemon. Tzatziki sauce is great option too!
What are some good side dishes to serve with feta stuffed turkey meatballs ?
Mashed potatoes, green beans, rice, roasted brussels sprouts, salad, fresh spinach, boiled potatoes ….
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Do breadcrumbs soften meatballs?
Some kinds of moisture, like eggs or a binder made from breadcrumbs and milk, is essential when making meatballs. Without it, the protein content forces the meatballs to shrink as they cook and produces a final dish with a tough texture.
To learn about five mistakes to avoid when making meatballs see thekitchen .
Do you wonder what else can you do with meatballs? Here are some easy ideas:
Italian Turkey Meatballs Mozzarella Bake
Moroccan Bulgur Meatballs with Mint and Yogurt Dip
Simple Turkey Meatball Croissant Sandwich
Feta and Mushrooms Stuffed Turkey Meatballs from Scratch
Feta and Mushrooms Stuffed Turkey Meatballs from Scratch is homemade meatballs from scratch recipe of Mediterranean origin. Feta cheese and mushrooms inside enhance the flavours of these turkey meatballs!
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cup minced turkey meat
- salt, ground black pepper to taste
- 3 Tbsp onion finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 slices toast ( crust removed )
- 4 Tbsp + 1 tsp milk
- 2 Tbsp oil
- 1 cup button mushrooms, sliced, chopped, fried
- 1 cup Feta cheese, cubed, loosely packed
- Bread crumbs, optional
Instructions
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In shallow bowl, soak slices of toast into milk and leave aside. This is your binder.
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In large bowl, using your hands, combine meat, salt, ground black pepper, onion, egg and binder.
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Wet your hands with water to form meat balls easier.
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Take 1 Tbsp meat and flatten between palms of your hands.
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In the middle of it, put 1 tsp mushrooms and 2 cubes of Feta cheese.
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Wrap the stuffing and form a meat ball. Leave aside on a plate.You should have 12 – 13 meatballs.
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Pour oil in the frying pan and warm it.
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Before you place the meatballs into the frying pan you may roll them in bread crumbs. It is optional but recommended.
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Cook until golden on all sides.
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Serve immediately with your favourite side dish or salad.
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