Description
These Kid-Friendly Turkey Cheese Sticks are a quick and easy snack or meal option perfect for busy parents. They combine turkey and cheese in a fun, appealing format that even picky eaters will enjoy. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re designed to make mealtimes less stressful and more enjoyable for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, shredded cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a stick, about 3-4 inches long and 1 inch wide.
- Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully place the turkey cheese sticks in the hot skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with your child’s favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup or marinara.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of dried parsley or oregano to the mixture.
- If your child is a picky eater, try involving them in the shaping process. This can make them more excited to eat what they’ve helped create.
- These sticks can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with mozzarella or a mixed cheese blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Snack
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg