Low Fat Cheesy Meatballs

Indulge in a guilt-free twist on a classic comfort food with these Low Fat Cheesy Meatballs, a delectable dish that’s packed with flavor yet easy on the calories. Made with lean ground turkey, shredded low-fat mozzarella, and a hint of parmesan, these meatballs deliver a satisfying cheesy punch without the usual heaviness. Whole wheat breadcrumbs and fresh parsley add a subtle, wholesome texture, while garlic, onion powder, and dried oregano elevate the flavor profile to perfection. Baked to golden brown in a splash of non-fat broth for extra moisture, this recipe is both healthy and irresistibly juicy. Ready in under an hour, these high-protein, low-fat meatballs are perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep. Serve them solo, over whole-grain pasta, or atop zucchini noodles for a well-rounded, nutritious meal that hits all the right notes.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground turkey
• 1 cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 large Egg white
• 0.5 cup Whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0 Cooking spray
• 0.25 cup Non-fat cooking broth or water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, shredded mozzarella, egg white, and breadcrumbs.

Step 3

Add the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the mixture and mix until just combined.

Step 4

Gently fold in the chopped parsley.

Step 5

Shape the mixture into 16 equal-sized meatballs.

Step 6

Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.

Step 7

Arrange the meatballs on the baking sheet in a single layer.

Step 8

Before placing in the oven, pour the non-fat cooking broth or water around the meatballs to keep them moist.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.

Step 10

Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(756.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1284.8

Total Fat 59.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 402.0mg	0%
Sodium 3225.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.5g	0%
Total Sugars 6.5g
Protein 138.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1112.6mg	0%
Iron 9.6mg	0%
Potassium 448.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.5%

Protein: 42.7%

Carbs: 15.7%