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Sweet and Zesty Meatballs with Pepper Sauce

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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Jun 2, 2011
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Delicious appetizers ready in just 40 minutes! Serve these turkey meatballs baked using Progresso® Plain Bread Crumbs in a sweet and peppery sauce.

Sweet and Zesty Meatballs with Pepper Sauce

  • Prep Time 40 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Ingredients 12
  • Servings 30
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Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 1/2 lb. lean ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten

Sauce

  • 3/4 cup chili sauce
  • 1/2 cup grape jelly
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients; blend well. Shape into 1-inch meatballs; place in ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
  • Step 
    2
    Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until browned and thoroughly cooked.
  • Step 
    3
    Meanwhile, in large saucepan, combine chili sauce and grape jelly; mix well. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add cooked meatballs and bell peppers. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve warm.

Nutrition

70 Calories
2g Total Fat
5g Protein
7g Total Carbohydrate
4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
70
Calories from Fat
20
Total Fat
2g
3%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Cholesterol
25mg
8%
Sodium
140mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
7g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
4g
Protein
5g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1/2 Very Lean Meat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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