Description
Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls are a delicious, bite-sized twist on traditional stuffing, combining savory ground turkey, fresh cranberries, herbs, and breadcrumbs, baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a festive appetizer or a side dish for holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup chicken broth
- Olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the stuffing balls evenly.
- Prepare the Stuffing: In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, fresh cranberries, chopped onion, celery, minced garlic, dried sage, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix these ingredients thoroughly to evenly distribute flavors.
- Add the Turkey and Moisture: Add the ground turkey, eggs, and chicken broth to the stuffing mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture holds together.
- Form the Balls: Using your hands, take a handful of the mixture and roll it into balls about 1 to 1½ inches in diameter for uniform cooking.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the formed balls onto a greased baking sheet spaced evenly to allow heat circulation and prevent sticking. Drizzle olive oil over the balls to promote browning.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the stuffing balls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let the stuffing balls cool for a few minutes before serving them warm as a tasty appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- Customization: Feel free to add your favorite herbs or finely chopped vegetables to personalize the stuffing balls to your taste.
- Storage: Store leftover stuffing balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Reheating: Reheat stuffing balls in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes until warmed through to retain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Cranberry, Turkey, Stuffing Balls, Holiday Recipe, Appetizer, Thanksgiving, Savory Bites
