Turkey, Spinach & Cheese Meatballs

There’s invariably excitement at my house once meatballs area unit on the menu, however I wasn’t positive however the youngsters would feel concerning these as a result of, well, spinach. however they admired them, spinach and every one. What makes them special is that the addition of turkey sausage. 

Not solely will the sausage create the meatballs tender, it additionally adds nice flavor while not the requirement for a large amount of alternative ingredients. to create life simple, I brown the meatballs underneath the broiler instead of in a very pan. meaning no stovetop splatters, and you'll be able to get the remainder of dinner prepared whereas the meatballs cook.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large egg
• 3 ounces baby spinach, chopped (3-1/2 cups whole; 1-1/2 cups chopped)
• 3 scallions, white and green parts, finely sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1.25 pounds 93/7 ground turkey (I use Shady Brook Farms)
• 1.25 pounds Italian turkey sausage, removed from the casings (I use Shady Brook Farms)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella (preferably whole milk but low-fat will work)
• 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano, plus more for serving
• 1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce, homemade or good quality store-bought

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the broiler and set an oven rack on the second-highest rack. Line a baking sheet with heavy duty aluminum foil and grease with the olive oil.
2. In a bowl large enough to hold all of the ingredients, beat the egg. Add the chopped spinach, scallions, and garlic and stir until evenly combined. Add the ground turkey, turkey sausage, mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano and bread crumbs. Using your hands, mix until evenly combined. Shape the mixture into 1-1/2 inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
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