Turkey meatballs, a creamy mushroom sauce and awesome bakeware?! Find out more with today's post!
I feel I am talking about my daughter a lot lately, but as she gets older the more her personality shines through. She has always been an interesting child, making life REALLY easy for mommy and daddy (I refuse to have more kids because I know the next one would be the ax murderer!) I try to keep her busy and introduce her to everything I enjoy. While she may not enjoy everything I do (and that is okay with me,) she does like helping in the kitchen and I absolutely love that!
Today's turkey meatballs in a creamy portobello mushroom sauce were made using the 4-piece CW by CorningWare Bakeware Set. Let me tell you, when these showed up in the mail I was super stoked! Of course everyone notices the colors (and they truly are beautiful) but what I liked most was the diversity in shape and size among the pans. My favorite would probably be the purple bakeware because of its length, but shallow depth. Almost like a baking pan but still has those rounded sides to hold in food. In this case, I knew I would be roasting some juicy portobello mushrooms on the pan!
Now, when it comes to family dinner, we are all over the place here. Mr. TCW and kiddo eat just about anything, but with my vegetarian diet I am often left making multiple meals. Thankfully they both enjoy vegetarian meals so many times we go meat-free here. However, there are days where I am left cooking for hours and while I generally do not mind, there are those times I want to relax! I found this bakeware set helped a lot because I was able to cook the meatballs in one pan, and the mushrooms in the other, leaving me with some "beefy" portobellos for a pasta sauce! Win-win all around! Plus, we are all about saving money here so using ground turkey instead of ground beef is cost effective and healthier. UPDATE: I have changed up the recipe so that I cook the mushrooms with the meatballs to save time, however, you can still roast them separately if preferred!
It is funny making recipes like these turkey meatballs with my daughter. The first time I made them, I turned the whole batch into meatballs. I packed them for her lunch the following day and when I picked her up I was greeted with "you did not pack me burgers!" No, no I did not. I made meatballs, but don't worry, they are like mini hamburgers. "No, they are not!" Sigh, I tried to argue, but you don't win with a 4 year old. The second time I made them, I made half the ground meat into turkey meatballs, and the other half into turkey burgers. And you know what? She ate those burgers for days with no complaints!! Personally, I laughed when I was cutting them up for her lunch because I was basically reducing them to meatballs again but like I said, no arguing...
📖 Recipe
Turkey Meatballs in a Creamy Portobello Mushroom Sauce
These meatballs are so juicy, and pack a lot of flavor! You may have to cook the meatballs in two separate pans and then combine them when it comes time to add the sauce!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground turkey
- ½ small red onion, diced
- ½ small red pepper, diced
- 1 small carrot, grated
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. dried parsley
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper
- ¼ tsp. cayenne powder
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp. whole grain mustard
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (I did a mix of Italian-style and Panko)
Mushrooms
- 4 large portobello mushrooms (about 1 ½ lbs)
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper
- ¼ tsp. ground thyme
Sauce
- 1 ⅓ cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ⅔ cup white wine (or use more broth here!)
- ¼ tsp. cayenne powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Toss all the mushroom ingredients together until nicely coated, adding more oil if necessary.
- Place all the meatball ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Mix until JUST combined. This is important. You do not want to over work your meat or you will have tough meatballs. Measure out 1 tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls. Place into bakeware and continue rolling until no mixture remains (you may have to work in two batches.)
- Pour mushrooms over top and place into oven. Cook for 15 minutes. Combine sauce ingredients and pour over top of the meatballs. Return to oven and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Serve with shaved Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 449Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 163mgSodium: 451mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 28g
This is a sponsored post. I was fortunate enough to receive products and monetary compensation from World Kitchen. Though products were received, all opinions are my own and I would not recommend a product that I did not enjoy.
Love these turkey meatballs in a creamy portobello mushroom sauce!? Try some of these recipes:
Florence C
I would make Salsa Chicken.
Judy@ImBoredLetsGo
These sound fantastic! Pinning this to try next time I want meatballs!!!
Kacey
Thanks, Judy!
Paula - bell'alimento
This is perfect party food. I've got my toothpicks with fringe all ready for them!
Kacey
Haha, I wish I had some fancy toothpicks for this very reason!
Amy Stafford
I love the portobello mushroom sauce. Sounds like the perfect combo with meatballs, and I love that you used turkey to make it a lighter fare.
Kacey
I use this portobello mushroom sauce for many meals and it always makes the dish 🙂
Amy Heffernan
I would cook some mac and cheese!
Kimberly
Oh my gosh ... you've taken all my favorite things and put them into one recipe! Love it!
And those dishes truly are beautiful ... entering the giveaway now!
Kacey
I hope you win, Kimberly!
Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens
The creamy mushroom sauce sounds absolutely TO DIE FOR, and I love that you used lighter turkey meatballs. And what a great idea to serve the mushroom sauce over pasta - so adaptable for households where some family members are vegetarians! One of my dearest friends is the only vegetarian in her household, and I know she struggles with making meals that are adaptable and acceptable for everyone - this recipe is just the kind of idea families like that need!
Kacey
Sometimes it is just too much cooking a whole bunch of meals. I honestly love making meals like this that require just a little bit extra work, but rewards you with two meals!
Holly MacRitchie
I would bake my husbands favourite dish, fiesta taco casserole.
Nutmeg Nanny
These CorningWare dishes are so cute! I had no idea they came in so many cute colors! These meatballs look great too. Love the creamy mushroom sauce...yum!
Kacey
Me either! I have my classic green one but love the new additions in my pantry 🙂
Dee Dee (My Midlife Kitchen)
How fortuitous as I have been perusing Pinterest today for mushroom sauce recipes for use on pasta tonight! And looky here! I think the mushroom sauce recipe will work perfectly, thank you very much! :o)
Kacey
Woohoo! Enjoy!
Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily
Gorgeous bakeware and those meatballs look fantastic!! I would make my Thanksgiving Day Sour Dough Stuffing in it, so pretty!
Kacey
Wow, that stuffing sounds amazing! Send it my way 🙂
Brenda Penton
I'd make spaghetti squash casserole
Emily C
I'd bake a lasagne.
sarah sar
I'd make my famous cheesy chicken bake!
Julia
That sauce sounds fantastic!!
Kacey
It is my favourite!
Belinda McNabb
i would use it to make scalloped potatoes first
Jolie
I would make bread pudding.
Heidi Pawluk
A great party main menu or as an appetizer #yum I am ready for the feast
Joanie @ Zagleft
What beautiful bakeware! I love the colors. I think it's wonderful that your daughter likes to join you in the kitchen. My daughter does the same and it's fun. These meatballs look and sound wonderful, I know my daughter would love them.
Kacey
It truly is rewarding having them in the kitchen 🙂
Elizabeth Vlug
I would make a big batch of bread pudding. Thanks for the giveaway!
Kacey
You are very welcome!
Kim Patrick
That sauce sounds great.
Kacey
Definitely a favourite here 🙂
Deb @ Cooking on the Front Burner
Oh my goodness - I love the flavors you have going on... looks fantastic!
Kacey
I would send some to you, Deb!
Huguette E.
My homemade chicken pot pie.
Valerie Theberge
A lasagna! 🙂
Kirsten
I would bake a tomato and zucchini casserole.
Londia
I would make a pasta bake
Karen thaeter
I would make Lasagne
Kacey
Both sound amazing to me 🙂
Wanda Bergman
I would make Sweet & Sour Meatballs.
Judy Cowan
I would make pumpkin spice baked french toast casserole.
Robyn Bellefleur
I would make lasagna.
Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard
I think we would make a veggie lasagna first - so yummy
Jenness M
I would bake a lasagna!
Karla Sceviour
I love it,,and I would first bake a delicious lasagna!!
Cathy Trochelman
This is totally my kind of dinner! I love portobello mushrooms...and meatballs...so I'm definitely sold!
Kacey
How can you go wrong here?! Haha.
Tracey
Beautiful CorningWare collection! I would first make lasagna.
Doreen Lamoureux
Oven Fried Rice with chicken and lots of vegetables.
S. Jackson
I would make Shepherd's Pie!
Marlene V
Lasagne!
Elaine Buonsante
I would make my favourite party pasta recipe! It feeds a great crowd 🙂
Maegan Morin
I would use it to bake casseroles and lasagna and all kin d of stuff!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen
This is unlike any meatball recipe I've seen. I just love how unique it is, and that portobello mushroom sauce is to die for!
Kacey
Thank you, Renee!
carol clark
id make chicken and rice
Stephanie LaPlante
I would make a broccoli casserole.
andrea amy
I would make roasted root veggies!
Theresa C.
I would cook the turkey at Christmas!
Francine
I would make scalloped potatoes
Wilma P
The first thing I would cook would be Potatoes au Gratin....a family favorite.
Lushka Smith
Bread pudding
Emily Spurlock
I would totally make this recipe in that beautiful Corningware, looks so yummy!
Tracie Cooper
I would love to make my squash casserole!
Glogirl
I would make an apple crisp!
Patricia Caradonna
I would bake swiss cheese chicken with egg noodles.
Lillian Brown
I would bake my Stuffed Green Peppers
Susan P.
I would make Chicken and Rice or Lasagna in this pan.
Amanda | The Chunky Chef
WOW that portobello mushroom sauce is making me drool!! Beautiful bakeware too... love the bright colors and fun shapes 🙂
Kacey
Thanks, Amanda!! I think I use that portobello mushroom sauce on everything... I am not kidding 🙂
Piroska
I would make scalloped potatoes. Yummy!
Soozle
I would make some apple crisp
Missy
I'd bake my family's lasagna recipe.
Sarah at Journeys of The Zoo
Scalloped potatoes. I can taste them now!
Your site is so tasty looking. Thanks for hosting.
Besos, Sarah
Journeys of The Zoo
Meghan B
Probably a casserole of some sort!
Linda
Love that your contest is only open to Canadians. I am making your lemon chicken with potatoes tonight and saw this recipe, I will be a making this one too. Who knows maybe I'll win the prize and I have a new pan to make it in. I am now following you on Pintrest too ?
Kacey
Woohoo! Hope you enjoy! And yes, it is nice to have a Canadian-only contest 🙂
Jessica Cyr
Oh my gosh there is so much that i would make in there , homemade ravioli would be one of them.
Kacey
That sounds delicious!
laura b
I would try your meatball recipe!
Tandi Cortez-Rios
I would make shepard's pie.
Valerie Mallette
I would bake chicken Parmesan in a 2.5 Quart Vermilion Baker from CW by CorningWare.