Turkey-Parmesan Cheese Balls – Bisquick Recipes

Prep

20

min
Total

40

min
Servings

48

Meet your next favorite party food! This turkey Parm-inspired spin on classic Bisquick™ Cheese Balls is every bit as easy and quick to make as the original. Packed with Italian seasoning, Parmesan and garlic, they’re guaranteed to disappear before the party ends.

Ingredients

2

cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz)
1 1/2

cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2

lb bulk mild Italian turkey sausage
1/2

cup Progresso™ Panko Italian style crispy bread crumbs
1/2

cup milk
4

tablespoons butter, melted
1

tablespoon Italian seasoning
1

teaspoon dried garlic powder
1/2

cup grated Parmesan cheese
1

cup marinara sauce, warmed

Steps

1

Heat oven to 350°F. Line bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Generously spray foil with cooking spray.
2

In large bowl, stir together all ingredients except Parmesan cheese and marinara sauce, using hands or spoon. Shape mixture into (48) 1-inch balls. Place Parmesan cheese in small bowl. Roll balls in Parmesan cheese, pressing to adhere. Place in pan.
3

Bake 18 to 23 minutes or until brown and cooked through in center (at least 165°F). Immediately remove from pan. Serve warm with sauce for dipping.

Recipe Tips

tip 1

Like it hot? Opt for hot Italian turkey sausage.
tip 2

Be sure to line the pan with foil, and spray generously with cooking spray. Otherwise, the delicious Parmesan cheese coating might stick to the pan in places.

Nutrition

60 Calories, 3 1/2g Total Fat, 3g Protein, 4g Total Carbohydrate, 0g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1 Serving

Calories: 60

Calories from Fat: 30

Total Fat: 3 1/2g; 5%

Saturated Fat: 2g; 9%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 10mg; 4%

Sodium: 160mg; 7%

Potassium: 45mg; 1%

Total Carbohydrate: 4g; 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0g; 0%

Sugars: 0g

Protein: 3g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 2%; 2%

Vitamin C: 0%; 0%

Calcium: 6%; 6%

Iron: 0%; 0%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.