Mini Turkey Meatball Snack Cups

Ingredients

Before making mini turkey meatball snack cups, pull the ingredients below and leave room for about 30 minutes.

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup marinara sauce, for dipping

How to Make It

Cook mini turkey meatball snack cups like a weeknight answer: clear steps, low drama, and a fast finish.

• Heat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
• Mix the turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parmesan, garlic powder, and salt until just combined.
• Roll into 1-inch balls and space them on the sheet.
• Bake 15 to 18 minutes until cooked through and 165F inside, then pack into cups with warm marinara on the side.

Make It Work for Picky Kids

Plenty of kids eat the meatball and skip the sauce, so dipping should be their call.

• Pack the marinara in a separate cup so dry meatballs stay dry
• Keep the meatballs plain and let the kid dip if they want to
• Cut a meatball in half for a younger kid so it is easy to bite

Pack or Store

These go hot in a thermos and make a real snack after a long practice.

• Pack the meatballs hot in a warmed thermos to keep them safe and warm
• Send the marinara warm in a separate leakproof cup
• Refrigerate cooked meatballs up to 3 days or freeze for a month
• Serve with: a small roll, cucumber slices

Parent Tip

Roll all the meatballs the same size so they cook evenly and finish at the same time.