Gluten free meatballs are so versatile. They are something I keep in my freezer at all times to make my weeknight dinners easier! Any hack to save time and I am in! These gluten free turkey meatballs are easy to make, ready in 30 minutes and freezer friendly! This recipe is gluten free easy to make dairy free, just like my one pan gnocchi with pesto!
These gluten free turkey meatballs are packed with tons of fresh flavor, garlic, parmesan and cheese! These gluten free meatballs are juicy, tender and completely delicious! I love to serve them with my 2-ingredient gluten free ravioli, and my one pan gluten free pasta bake.
If you love gluten free recipes with turkey, you’ll also love my meal prep with ground turkey, Gluten free turkey soup, and my gluten free turkey chili.
why you’ll love this allergy friendly recipe
- The same recipe works with ground turkey, ground chicken or groundbeef.
- These gluten free turkey meatballs only take about 10 minutes to prep!
- These gf turkey meatballs recipe is a twist on my favorite meatball recipe but made with ground chicken instead of beef.
- Classic homemade meatballs are good… but adding mozzarella in the center makes them even better!
- Of course there are brands of gluten free meatballs that are available at Shop Rite, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, and Costco… but these homemade ones are SO much better!
- Plus you know they’re SAFE! You are in control of all of the ingredients from the breadcrumbs, to the herbs, spices and the sauce!
- These gluten free turkey meatballs are baked instead of pan fried. They can also be air fried too! All of these options save yourself from frying them with oil in a pan. If you’re a fan of these, try my next!
- You can serve with pesto sauce, buffalo sauce or your favorite tomato sauce.
- They also freeze great for homemade gluten free frozen meatballs to have on hand to add to your favorite weeknight dinners!
ingredients & substitutions
Lean ground turkey: This is one of my favorite lean proteins for making meatballs with. I prefer ground turkey instead of beef for a lighter weeknight meal. You can use ground chicken for a similar taste! I’ve made these before with turkey and chicken and they are just as good!
Breadcrumbs: These help bind the meatballs and give them body. I use gluten free seasoned breadcrumbs to make these homemade meatballs gluten free.
Egg: This acts as a binder to hold the homemade gluten free turkey meatballs together.
Mozzarella cheese cubes: This is the melty center. Provolone is similar and can be used too! This also adds a cheesy topping on the mozzarella stuffed meatballs. You can use shredded, sliced, or torn pieces of fresh mozzarella!
directions
Step 1
Mix ground chicken, eggs, breadcrumbs, and ricotta.
Step 2
Form mixture into balls, stuffing each with a mozzarella cube.
Step 3
Add to an oven safe skillet and bake gluten free turkey meatballs on 350 for 30-40 minutes or until cooked through.
Step 4
Top with Parmesan, olive oil, and cracked black pepper.
expert tips & tricks
- I always make sure not to over mix the meat mixture. I just softly mix the ingredients together with a wooden spoon until fully combined. This helps the meat stays juicy. Overmixing the meatballs will leave you with dry, tough meatballs….and no one wants that!!
- If you want a little kick, feel free to add some red pepper flakes or chili powder into the gluten free turkey meatballs mixture. You can also add any fresh or dried herbs for a flavor variation.
- I like to turn my gf turkey meatballs halfway through so that you get a crisp and crunchy outside on all sides. The crunch is my definitely my favorite part.
- I always use a cookie scoop to make sure all my gluten free turkey meatballs are the same size. This way I know they will take the same time to cook.
- When serving as an appetizer, I like to create smaller sized gf turkey meatballs! I also add toothpicks in them for easy serving.
serving, storing and meal prepping
These gluten free turkey meatballs are best served over pasta, rice or even on a sub sandwich with your favorite toppings!
To store the gluten free turkey meatballs, I let them cool completely before refrigerating in an airtight container for up to four days.
For longer storage, I freeze cooked gluten free meatballs in airtight containers. When freezing uncooked meatballs, I place them on a baking sheet first to prevent sticking. Remember to thaw frozen gf turkey meatballs completely before reheating in the oven or air fryer!
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30-Minute Gluten Free Turkey Meatballs with Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup gluten free breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup fat free ricotta cheese or dairy free substitute
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese or dairy free substitute
- 1 tbsp olive oil for drizzling
- 1 tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Mix ground chicken, eggs, garlic, breadcrumbs, and ricotta.
- Form mixture into balls, stuffing each with a mozzarella cube.
- Add to an oven safe skillet and bake meatballs on 350 for 30-40 minutes or until cooked through.
- Top with Parmesan, olive oil, and cracked black pepper.
- Serve and enjoy!
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