Butternut Squash Soup Shooters, Ricotta Crostini with Brussels Sprouts, Parmesan Potatoes, Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Glaze, and Mini Pecan Pumpkin Pies. Thanksgiving food. Small bites. Side dishes.
Recipe courtesy of Eddie Jackson

Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Glaze

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  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 30 min
  • Active: 30 min
  • Yield: 6 to 8 servings
“Savor all the delicious flavors of Thanksgiving in just one bite!”

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

For the Cranberry Glaze:

Directions

  1. Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the broiler.
  2. Make the meatballs: Pulse the bell pepper, onion, celery, garlic, rosemary and thyme in a food processor or blender until finely chopped; transfer to a large bowl. Add the turkey, panko, mayonnaise, egg, paprika, cayenne, 2 teaspoons salt and a generous amount of freshly ground pepper and mix together using a rubber spatula until just combined.
  3. Dampen your hands with water and shape the mixture into about 26 meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter (a 1-ounce ice cream scoop is helpful for portioning); arrange them on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil, rotating the pan halfway through, until the meatballs are golden brown and firm, 9 to 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, make the cranberry glaze: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the jalapeños. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cranberries, sugar, orange zest and juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring constantly, until the cranberries begin to soften and the skin starts to crack, about 2 minutes. Mash the cranberries with a potato masher and stir until the liquid from the cranberries begins to simmer and thicken, 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Transfer the meatballs to the skillet and toss to coat with the cranberry glaze (thin the glaze with water, if needed). Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with parsley and serve with toothpicks.