A festive holiday appetizer that can also hold its own as a main dish? These cheesy Turkey Boursin Meatballs can do both!
What is Boursin cheese?
Boursin cheese is a soft ready-to-eat creamy cheese similar to cream cheese. It originated in the North of France in the 1960s. There are all sorts of yummy varieties of Boursin cheese. There is "Garlic and Fine Herbs", "Shallot and Chive", "Cracked Black Pepper", the list goes on and on.
Their slogan is "Some bread, some Boursin, we're good." I think you'll find after this recipe it could be, "Some meatballs, some Boursin, we're great."
Turkey Boursin Meatballs
These homemade meatballs are low carb, high protein, and full of cheesy goodness. There are countless ways to enjoy this recipe. They make an excellent and filling, delicious dinner. And just in time for the holidays - the meatballs would also impress at your next holiday party as a scrumptious side.
With only a few ingredients, you'll likely have most of what you need to add this recipe to your lineup for next week. Choose whatever Boursin cheese flavor is your favorite - all will be tasty in this recipe. The entire family is going to love these cheesy meatballs, so go ahead and plan to meal prep! The meatballs are quick, easy, and meet all the criteria for a great meal prep recipe.
Turkey Boursin meatballs ingredients
Hit your favorite grocery store and make sure you have everything you need to make this delicious dish. Most of these things are pantry staples, however, you may have to go out for the Boursin cheese. It can be found at almost all grocery stores, and even at some Costco stores.
- ground turkey
- Boursin cheese
- egg
- breadcrumbs
- Italian seasoning
- garlic powder
- salt
- pepper
How to make turkey Boursin meatballs
Follow these simple instructions to make the turkey Boursin meatballs. In just about 30 minutes you will have this delicious dinner ready to eat!
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Roll meatball mixture into balls, or use a large cookie scoop, and place on a prepared baking sheet with parchment paper in a single layer.
- Cook for 25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the meatballs is 165 degrees.
- Take sheet pan out of oven and let cool.
- Serve with pasta, salad, or whatever you wish.
Turkey Boursin meatballs substitution ideas
This easy meatball recipe has plenty of substitution potential to fit your preferences and dietary needs.
- Turkey: Use ground beef or ground chicken instead.
- Boursin cheese: Use any flavor you find most delicious from the Boursin collection! They amazingly also have a dairy-free option.
- Breadcrumbs: There are a few options here. Use regular breadcrumbs from the tin, or make your own by grounding up bread in a food processor or blender. Alternatively, if you or a loved one is gluten free, use almond flour.
How long do the meatballs last in the fridge?
These yummy ground turkey meatballs will last in the fridge for up to five days. Make sure you allow them to come down to room temperature before placing them in the fridge. Use an airtight container and you're all set.
How to meal prep this recipe
To meal prep these healthy turkey meatballs, simply follow all the instructions above. Then, let the meatballs come down to room temperature.
After, parcel the meatballs out into serving sized portions and keep in the refrigerator until you're ready to eat. There are four meatballs per serving and six total servings.
This is the perfect dinner for busy weeknights. It is so easy to dress up or dress down. You can eat them by themselves or get as creative as you'd like to be.
What goes well with turkey Boursin meatballs
There are so many different and creative ways to serve these delicious meatballs. The first way that comes to mind is with a pasta with a marinara sauce or cream sauce. Another way would be on top of some fresh greens to make a lovely, filling salad. A creamy garlic sauce for dipping made with plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise would be absolutely delicious.
On the side, some cranberry sauce and green beans would make a lovely holiday meal. I also think some roasted red peppers as a side dish would complement the creamy cheesy flavor very well.
How healthy are turkey Boursin meatballs?
As always, "healthy" is a subjective term and can mean different things for different people. It all really depends on you, your body, and your health goals. Let's take a look at the ingredients in this recipe and see what they have to offer you and how they will support your body.
The ground turkey is full of protein and will help you stay fuller for longer. It will also help you build on your muscles. The Boursin cheese is full of healthy fats and also offers some protein. Another benefit of this recipe is that is low in carbohydrates. For some, a low carbohydrate diet is a necessity. For others, they just prefer to eat low carb or have found it supports their body best.
Other delicious turkey recipes
I have a great variety of turkey recipes here at Jordo's World. If you love the meatballs, try another of these dishes!
- Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
- Turkey Lasagna
- Ground Turkey Skillet with Veggies
- Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
Turkey Boursin Meatballs
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cups
- oven
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 5.3 oz boursin cheese
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Roll mixture into balls and place on a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook for 25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the meatballs is 165 degrees.
- Take out of oven and let cool.
- Serve with pasta, salad, or whatever you wish.
Notes
- 4 meatballs per serving
Margot says
Soooo good. Made them with ground beef and the rosemary black garlic Boursin! Never would have thought to use it in the meatballs and it came out amazing
Amanda says
So good & so easy! Also, flexible based on what you have & what you like. We used beef instead of turkey, added protein pasta & marinara. Perfect weeknight meal!!