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Sweet Pineapple Barbecue Meatballs

Sweet Pineapple Barbecue Meatballs with Turkey Bacon Twist

  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Enjoy these delicious Sweet Pineapple Barbecue Meatballs with a twist of turkey bacon for a flavorful treat!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 egg large
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 4 strips turkey bacon
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, pineapple juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Wrap each meatball with a strip of turkey bacon and secure with a toothpick.
  5. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
  6. In the last 5 minutes of baking, brush the meatballs with barbecue sauce.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the meatballs in barbecue sauce for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Serve with additional barbecue sauce on the side.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 meatballs
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Sweet Pineapple Barbecue Meatballs, Turkey Bacon, Meatballs