Sweet 'n Spicy Turkey Meatballs with Bacon and BBQ Sauce

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4 lb

93% lean ground turkey

slices bacon (4 ounces), roughly chopped

1/2

onion, quartered

garlic cloves, halved

2 oz

(about 4 whole) jarred cherry peppers (I like Trader Joe’s)

basil leaves

1 tsp

fresh thyme

large egg

1/2 cup

whole wheat panko (or gluten-free panko)

1/2 tsp

kosher salt

freshly ground pepper,

2 tbsp

sweet BBQ sauce (store bought or homemade)

2 tbsp

ketchup