Description
Bright, tangy cranberry meets savory turkey and classic stuffing in these festive stuffing balls. They’re easy to make and perfect for holiday parties or any time you want a seasonal twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 cups stuffing mix
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing mix, celery, onion, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix until well combined, using your hands or a sturdy spoon. If the mixture feels too dry to shape, add up to 1/4 cup chicken broth a tablespoon at a time until it holds together.
- Shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the turkey is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C) and the stuffing balls are golden brown on top.
- Remove from the oven and let the stuffing balls rest for 3–5 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with extra chopped parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
Serve these stuffing balls warm with toothpicks or as a side dish to roasted vegetables. They can also be made ahead of time and stored for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 stuffing balls
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg