Spicy Turkey Lollipops Recipe

• Level: Easy
• Yield: 4 servings, about 24 meatballs
• Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings): Calories 325 | Total Fat 16 g | Saturated Fat 6 g | Carbohydrates 21 g | Dietary Fiber 1 g | Sugar 10 g | Protein 25 g | Cholesterol 133 mg | Sodium 401 mg
• Total: 35 min
• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 20 min

Spicy Raspberry Glaze:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
• 1/4 cup raspberry jam
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon white wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon chile powder
• Salt

Turkey Lollipops:

• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
• 1/2 small white onion, finely diced
• 1 pound ground turkey

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Special equipment:

cocktail skewers for serving

1. For the spicy raspberry glaze: Melt the butter with garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat, about 2 minutes. Stir in jam, cayenne, vinegar, and chile powder; cook 2 more minutes, then season with salt. Transfer half to a bowl; keep the rest warm in the pan. This bold, sweet-heat glaze will transform your meatballs into party stars!
2. For the turkey lollipops: Preheat oven to 400F. Whisk egg, parsley, salt, sage, and cayenne in a bowl. Mix in panko, garlic, and onion. Gently fold in turkey until just combineddon't overmix for juicy, tender results. Get ready to roll these fun, flavor-packed pops!
3. Shape into 1-inch balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with half the bowl glaze. Bake until cooked through and firm, about 12 minutes. Midway, brush with warm glaze for double the deliciousness.
4. Skewer your golden lollipops and servethese spicy-sweet turkey bites are sure to wow at any gathering!