These Turkey Cocktail Meatballs are packed with the delicious flavors of black cherry, sage, and dijon mustard. They can be made ahead and kept warm in a slow cooker - the perfect appetizer for all your holiday celebrations!
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 36meatballs
Author Cathy Trochelman
Ingredients
Meatballs:
1lb.ground turkey
1c.panko bread crumbs
1/4c.milk
1eggslightly beaten
1/4c.chopped red onion
2tsp.minced fresh sage
1tsp.salt
1/8tsp.pepper
Cocktail Sauce:
1/2c.black cherry preservesI used Smucker's Simply Fruit
1/2c.brown sugar
1/4c.ketchup
2Tbsp.vinegar
2Tbsp.dijon mustard
2tsp.worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Prepare meatballs by soaking bread crumbs in milk; add ground turkey and remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Shape into 1 inch balls; place on a rimmed baking sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine ingredients for sauce and heat over medium heat.
Add cooked meatballs to sauce and stir to coat.
Serve immediately or transfer to a slow cooker to keep warm.
*This recipe can also be prepared in advance and re-heated.