Post by @misaeatsfood

No regrets with this Turkey meatball & brown butter sage butternut squash sauce🔥 it was worth it. Full recipe below! Turkey meatballs: * 1 lb ground turkey * 1 egg * ½ cup breadcrumbs * Fresh sage, chopped * ½ yellow onion, diced * 1 tsp garlic powder * 1 tbsp maple syrup * Olive oil * Salt & pepper Brown butter butternut squash sauce: * 2 tbsp butter * Fresh sage leaves * 1½ cups frozen butternut squash * ¼ cup milk * ½ cup cottage cheese * Salt & pepper 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, chopped sage, diced onion, garlic powder, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined. 3. Roll mixture into evenly sized meatballs. 4. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear meatballs on all sides. 5. Transfer to the oven and bake for approximately 10–12 minutes 6. While the meatballs bake, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat with fresh sage. Cook until the butter turns golden brown and smells nutty. 7. Add frozen butternut squash and cook until tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add milk and cottage cheese, then blend until smooth. 8. Pour sauce back into the skillet and add the cooked meatballs. Garnish with more sage and brown butter. 9. Serve with roasted Japanese sweet potatoes and broccoli, and enjoy! #meatballrecipe #healthydinner #fallrecipes