Description
Cranberry & Turkey Stuffing Balls are a deliciously festive way to repurpose holiday leftovers. These savory bites blend tender turkey with sweet, tart cranberries, enhanced by aromatic herbs. They make for a delightful appetizer, side dish, or even a main course, perfectly served warm with gravy or cranberry sauce. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, these stuffing balls are sure to impress at any holiday gathering. Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving or hosting a festive party, they bring a comforting touch to the table that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups bread crumbs
- 1 cup cooked turkey, shredded
- ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped
- ½ cup onion, finely diced
- ½ cup celery, diced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine bread crumbs, shredded turkey, cranberries, onion, celery, and parsley.
- Add thyme, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Pour in chicken broth and add the egg; mix until combined.
- Roll mixture into balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with gravy or cranberry sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Side dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffing ball (45g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use day-old bread for better texture. Adjust liquid as needed for desired consistency. Experiment with different herbs like sage or rosemary for added flavor.