Turkey Meatball and Garlic Bread Bake (Printable Version)
Juicy turkey meatballs smothered in marinara and topped with golden garlic bread chunks for the ultimate comfort meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Turkey Meatballs
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→ Sauce
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→ Garlic Bread Topping
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# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a thin layer of oil.
02 - Combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently until just combined. Shape into 1 ½-inch meatballs, approximately 18-20 total, and arrange them in the prepared baking dish.
03 - Pour marinara sauce evenly over the meatballs. Sprinkle with dried basil and red pepper flakes if using.
04 - Bake uncovered for 20 minutes at 400°F.
05 - While the meatballs bake, toss bread cubes with melted butter, minced garlic, and parsley in a large bowl until evenly coated.
06 - Remove the baking dish from the oven. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the meatballs and sauce. Arrange garlic bread cubes in an even layer on top.
07 - Return to oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until bread cubes are golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
08 - Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
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- The contrast between crunchy garlicky bread and tender juicy meatballs makes every bite exciting
- Everything cooks in one dish so you get maximum flavor with minimum cleanup
- It freezes beautifully and actually tastes better the next day when flavors have had time to mingle
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- Overmixing the meatball mixture makes them tough so mix just until combined
- The bread cubes on top will get soggy if they sit too long in sauce so add them right before the final bake
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- Broil for 2 to 3 minutes at the very end for extra crispy bread topping
- Use a kitchen scale to make meatballs the same size so they cook evenly