Description
Experience the delightful fusion of savory and sweet with Easy Turkey Cupcakes. These unique treats feature fluffy vanilla cupcakes filled with hearty ground turkey, making them a perfect snack for game day or family gatherings. Simple to prepare and fun to eat, these cupcakes are sure to impress guests of all ages while adding a playful twist to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla cupcake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground turkey with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until no longer pink (about 5-7 minutes).
- Prepare cupcake batter according to package instructions by combining cupcake mix, eggs, and milk until smooth.
- Spoon some batter into each liner to cover the bottom. Add a dollop of the turkey filling, then top with more batter until liners are two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for five minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Substitute ground turkey with chicken or beef for different flavors. Add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces for added fun!