Description
These Cranberry & Turkey Stuffing Balls are a delightful twist on traditional stuffing, perfect for holiday gatherings. A savory blend of ground turkey, stuffing, and dried cranberries, these bite-sized treats are packed with flavor and make a great appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 cups prepared stuffing (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, stuffing, cranberries, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the balls: Form the mixture into 16 to 18 golf-ball-sized balls and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush the balls with olive oil or melted butter and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Let the stuffing balls cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve with gravy or cranberry sauce for dipping.
- Great as a holiday side dish or appetizer.
- Can be prepared ahead of time and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 stuffing balls
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
