Description
Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls are golden, bite-sized bundles of holiday flavor made with tender turkey, herby stuffing, and sweet-tart cranberries. Perfect for parties, festive dinners, or using up leftovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or chopped
- 4 cups prepared stuffing mix
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix turkey, stuffing, cranberries, onion, celery, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir in eggs, butter, and broth until combined.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly grease hands or use a scoop to portion mixture. Place portions on the baking sheet.
- Assemble the Dish: Roll into firm balls about golf-ball size, leaving space between each.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and heated through.
- Finishing Touches: Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with cranberry sauce or gravy for dipping.
Notes
- Chill mixture before rolling to make shaping easier.
- Add extra broth if mixture feels too dry.
- Use breadcrumbs if mixture is too wet.
- For extra flavor, sauté onion and celery before mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffing ball
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cranberry turkey stuffing balls, leftover turkey recipe, holiday appetizer, thanksgiving side dish, christmas stuffing balls