Pineapple Brown Sugar Meatball Bites with Turkey Bacon Delight
Discover these delicious meatball bites featuring the sweet and savory combination of pineapple and brown sugar, wrapped in turkey bacon for a delightful twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 8 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Cut the turkey bacon slices in half and wrap each meatball with a piece of bacon, securing with a toothpick if necessary.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and the bacon is crispy.
- Serve warm with pineapple chunks on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the meatballs in soy sauce and brown sugar for an hour before cooking.
- Pair with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce for added taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatball bites
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pineapple Brown Sugar Meatball Bites