Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls are a perfect holiday appetizer or side dish. Combining savory turkey, flavorful stuffing, and juicy dried cranberries, these bite-sized balls are baked to golden perfection and served with tangy cranberry sauce for a delightful crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Stuffing Balls
- 2 cups cooked turkey (shredded or chopped)
- 3 cups prepared stuffing
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (or turkey broth)
- 1/4 cup peas (optional)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt & pepper to taste
For Serving
- Cranberry sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the stuffing balls evenly and thoroughly.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked turkey, prepared stuffing, dried cranberries, peas (if using), beaten egg, and chicken broth. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and the mixture holds together.
- Form the Balls: Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized portions, ensuring they are compact enough to hold their shape during baking. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Bake: Bake the stuffing balls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they turn golden brown on the outside and are heated through in the center.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve warm alongside cranberry sauce for dipping, adding a perfect sweet and tart flavor contrast.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth with turkey broth or vegetable broth if preferred.
- Peas are optional but add a nice pop of color and sweetness.
- Use fresh parsley for garnish to enhance freshness and color.
- If you want a firmer texture, reduce the broth slightly to prevent the mixture from being too wet.
- These stuffing balls can be prepared ahead of time and frozen before baking. Bake straight from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffing ball (approx. 1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
