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Festive Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls

Savory holiday stuffing mixed with tender turkey, herbs, and a touch of cranberry, shaped into warm bite-sized appetizer balls perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 18 stuffing balls
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Stuffing Ball Mixture
  • 3 cups day-old bread or dried stuffing mix
  • 1.5 cups cooked turkey finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 2 stalks celery finely diced
  • 0.5 tsp sage
  • 0.5 tsp thyme
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.75 cup chicken or turkey broth as needed for moisture
  • 0.25 cup dried cranberries optional
  • 1 egg for binding
Optional for Serving
  • turkey gravy for dipping
  • cranberry sauce for brightness

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet and sauté onion and celery until softened.
  3. Stir in sage, thyme, pepper, and chopped turkey.
  4. Add bread or stuffing mix to a bowl and pour the warm mixture over it.
  5. Add broth gradually until mixture is moistened but not soggy.
  6. Mix in cranberries and egg to bind.
  7. Shape into golf-ball-sized rounds and place on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until lightly crisp and golden.
  9. Serve warm with gravy or cranberry sauce.

Notes

Mixture can be made 1 day in advance and baked before serving. Keep warm in a slow cooker for parties.