Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Carnivore Turkey Meatballs With Sauce, a perfect addition to your low-carb meal rotation. These tender turkey meatballs are combined with a rich, creamy sauce made from heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, creating a satisfying high-protein dish that’s both easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or prepping meals for the week, this recipe offers simplicity without sacrificing taste. Serve them alone, alongside eggs, or wrapped in lettuce for a fun twist. Enjoy the carnivore-friendly goodness any time of day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 1 cup pork rind crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish with melted butter.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, pork rind crumbs, egg, ricotta cheese, Parmesan, garlic powder (if using), Italian seasoning (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them in the baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes until browned.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and season; let simmer until thickened. Stir in Parmesan until blended.
- Toss baked meatballs in the sauce until fully coated and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Carnivore
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (90g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg