These Turkey-Cranberry Meatballs Are the Perfect Thanksgiving Treat for Your Dog
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NOTE: Always check with your veterinarian first before giving your dog any new foods, especially “people foods.” What might be OK for one dog might not be good for your dog, depending on multiple factors, such as their age, health history, health conditions, and diet. Dogs on veterinary diets should not be fed any food or treats outside the diet.
Your dog looks longingly at your Thanksgiving feast every year, but most pet parents know that table scraps are a no-no.
That doesn’t mean your dog has to stay away from the holiday fun, though!
This fast and easy DIY dog treat—created by recipe developer, cookbook author, and food blogger Alison Lewis—takes the staples of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner and turns them into a scrumptious treat for pups.
Key Takeaways
- These homemade turkey-cranberry meatballs are a festive Thanksgiving treat made with ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, and dried cranberries.
- Use plain, unsweetened dried cranberries without added ingredients that could be harmful to dogs.
- This easy dog treat recipe makes about 12 meatballs and takes just 20 minutes to prepare and cook.
- Serve turkey-cranberry meatballs as an occasional treat, and check with your vet before offering new foods.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey (85% lean)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup non-sweetened dried cranberries
Supplies
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Large bowl
- Measuring cup
- Spoon
- Cookie dough scoop
Yield:
About 12 meatballs
Serving size:
1 meatball
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Instructions
- Preheat broiler to high and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, and egg.
- Add cranberries, mixing until combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or your hands, shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls. Arrange meatballs 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.
- Broil 8–10 minutes or until cooked through.
- Allow meatballs to cool before serving. Store meatballs in an air-tight container in the fridge for 3–4 days.
Extra meatballs can also be frozen by arranging in a single layer on a baking sheet (do not allow meatballs to touch). Freeze until solid (about 1 hour), then transfer to a freezer-safe container and store up to 1 month.
Running low on time? It happens to us all during the holidays. Try these ready-to-go turkey meatballs made just for your dog.
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