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Turkey Meatball Garlic Toast

Crispy garlic toast is topped with juicy homemade turkey meatballs, rich marinara, and melted cheese for a hearty Italian-inspired meal that's comforting and full of flavor.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey breast
  • 6 slices crusty Italian Bread cut medium thick on a diagonal
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • ½ cup chopped  Italian parsley
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp each chopped garlic and onion
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 cups my easy marinara sauce
  • 1 stick butter softened
  • ½ cup each mozzarella, parmesan and sharp cheddar
  • 3 tbsp each chopped Italian parsley, garlic and onion

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350
  • In a bowl make the cheesy garlic butter by mixing the last 4 ingredients
  • Spread the garlic mixture on the bread slices
  • Toast for 10 – 15 minutes.
  • Mix egg, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, onion, parmesan salt and pepper ending with the meat
  • Shape into golf size balls
  • Roast in a preheated 350 oven until light golden brown about 10 minutes
  • Cook an additional 20 minutes in simmering homemade marinara sauce
  • Top garlic toast with 2 meatballs top with additional mozzarella
  • Return to oven just to melt the cheese