Breaded Turkey Bites

What You Need:

1/2 C of dry bread crumbs
1/2 C of green pepper, chopped
2 egg whites
4 garlic cloves, minced
8 drops of hot sauce
1 lb. lean ground turkey
1 T of canola oil
1 C of ketchup
1/2 C of water
1/4 C of lemon juice
1/4 C red wine vinegar
2 T molasses
2 T of brown sugar
2 t of dry mustard powder
1 t chili powder
1/2 t cayenne pepper
1/2 t pepper

How to Make It:

In a large mixing bowl whisk together the bread crumbs, green pepper, egg whites, garlic and hot sauce.
Break up the turkey into the mixture and mixed well.
Shape the mixture into small meatballs.
Pour the canola oil into a skillet over medium heat.
Lay the meatballs in a single layer into the oil.
Cook 8 minutes, turning frequently until browned on all sides.
Drain the meatballs and put them back in the skillet.
Whisk together in a mixing bowl the ketchup, water, lemon juice, vinegar and molasses.
Add the brown sugar, mustard, chili powder and both peppers and whisk in until combined well.
Cover the meatballs with the sauce.
Allow the mixture to come to a boil then turn the heat to low.
Simmer covered for 10 minutes or until heated through.

Makes 10 servings

If you want turkey on your buffet but don’t want to cook a whole turkey this is the way to go. The hot sauce, chili powder and cayenne pepper may be omitted.