Description
Sweet Potato Ground Turkey Nuggets are a nutritious and flavorful twist on traditional nuggets. These golden bites combine lean ground turkey with sweet, creamy mashed sweet potatoes, delivering a satisfying snack that’s perfect for both kids and adults. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, they make an excellent choice for family gatherings, game nights, or a special treat at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 cup mashed)
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix the ground turkey, mashed sweet potatoes, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form the mixture into nugget shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 nuggets (120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg