Keto Jalapeno Popper Turkey Meatballs

There are so many possibilities you can have with this jalapeno popper turkey meatball recipe. Ground turkey is mixed with a blend of spices similar to a taco seasoning. Mixed inside are freshly chopped jalapeno, crispy bacon bits, melted shredded cheddar, and tangy cream cheese. The recipe is simple enough that you can whip these up in an afternoon or include them in your meal prepping. Make these spicy meatballs part of your main dish and pick one or two of Carb Manager’s Keto side dishes to pair with it. If your kids like the fried jalapeno popper appetizers served at restaurants, they’ll like these too. They’re not too spicy but still have all the flavor you’d expect biting into a freshly-fried popper.

What Can I Use These Meatballs For?

Are you hosting a game day or small get together with friends? Serve these jalapeno popper meatballs as a Keto appetizer or snack with little toothpicks and a favorite Keto dipping sauce. Some dipping options are listed below in the next paragraph. Serve the meatballs over sauteed zucchini noodles as a “pasta” option. Do you have a favorite Keto bread recipe on Carb Manager? Make these meatballs part of a twist on a meatball sub sandwich! You can even chop up the meatballs and serve over a salad with your favorite low-carb vegetables.

How To Adjust The Spice In This Recipe

Maybe you like the flavors of jalapeno poppers but are not a fan of spicy foods. You can always reduce the heat by cutting down on some of the jalapeno or subbing in a green bell pepper instead. You can also omit the crushed red pepper in the ground turkey. If you want to turn the heat UP, you can increase the amount of jalapeno used or add in another spicy pepper you like. Swap the shredded cheddar with shredded pepper jack cheese as another spicy option. Some cooling dipping sauces for this meatball recipe are the Carb Manager Keto Guacamole, Keto Alabama White Sauce, Keto Cheese Sauce, or Keto Easy Teriyaki Sauce.

Jessica L.