Description
These Turkey Cupcakes combine savory turkey with a fluffy cupcake base, topped with creamy frosting for a delightful treat. Perfect for gatherings or a fun family dinner, they offer a whimsical twist on traditional turkey dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 beaten egg
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup finely diced bell pepper
- Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme) or dried herbs
- Garlic powder (optional)
- Paprika (optional)
- Hot sauce (optional)
- Sour cream (for topping, optional)
- Salsa (for topping, optional)
- Fresh herbs (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 pound of ground turkey, 1 cup of breadcrumbs, 1 beaten egg, 1 cup of shredded cheese, and your choice of herbs and spices. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Fold in 1/2 cup of finely chopped onion and 1/2 cup of finely diced bell pepper into the mixture.
- Spoon the turkey mixture into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 3/4 full to allow for rising.
- Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the turkey is cooked through.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- These cupcakes can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Don’t overmix the ingredients to avoid dense cupcakes. Experiment with flavors by adding different spices, and consider topping with sour cream or salsa for extra flavor.