Keto Garlic Butter Meatballs: Easy Holiday Treat with Turkey Bacon
Delicious keto-friendly garlic butter meatballs made with turkey bacon, perfect for holiday gatherings like Christmas and Thanksgiving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Keto
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, chopped turkey bacon, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and parsley. Mix well.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and pour it over the meatballs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or a main dish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding Italian herbs to the mixture.
- These meatballs can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Keto Garlic Butter Meatballs, Christmas Recipe, Thanksgiving Recipe