Turkey Meatballs in Cranberry Sauce

 

1

lb lean ground turkey

1/2

cup finely chopped onion (1 medium)

1/4

cup uncooked instant white or brown rice

1/4

cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs

1

egg, lightly beaten, or 1/4 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product

1

teaspoon salt, if desired

1/2

teaspoon poultry seasoning

1

can (16 oz) jellied cranberry sauce

1/2

cup water

• 1 In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except cranberry sauce and water. Shape mixture into about 45 (1-inch) balls.
• 2 Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until thermometer inserted in center of meatballs reads 165°F.
• 3 Gently stir in cranberry sauce and water. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until cranberry sauce is melted and smooth.