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Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 stuffing balls 1x
  • Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

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

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix turkey, stuffing, cranberries, onion, celery, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir in eggs, butter, and broth until combined.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly grease hands or use a scoop to portion mixture. Place portions on the baking sheet.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Roll into firm balls about golf-ball size, leaving space between each.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and heated through.
  6. Finishing Touches: Garnish with fresh parsley.
  7. 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