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baby led weaning recipe Broccoli Cheddar Meatballs

Broccoli Cheddar Meatballs

A meatball for little ones packed with veggies and flavor!
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey mine was 93% lean. any ground meat should work!
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
  • 1 cup broccoli steamed and chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375 and line your baking sheet with parchment
  • Steam your broccoli until fork tender and chop
  • Add broccoli to a mixing bowl, then add in remaining ingredients
  • Mix everything until just combined (but do not over mix. I used a food safe glove to mix because I think using your hands is what works best!)
  • Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon add around 1.5 tablespoons of the mixture to your baking sheet
  • Can leave as is, or roll into balls
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reads 165
  • Serve and enjoy!