Description
These Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls are an easy, flavorful side dish combining shredded turkey, dried cranberries, bread crumbs, and seasonings. Perfect as a bite-sized holiday side, they are simple to make, deliciously festive, and ideal for Thanksgiving or Christmas gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups bread crumbs
- 1 cup cooked turkey, shredded
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or light grease.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, shredded turkey, cranberries, onion, celery, and parsley. Season with thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Add Liquids: Pour in the chicken broth and add the egg. Stir until evenly mixed and moist. Add more broth if the mixture seems dry.
- Form Balls: Shape into 1.5-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
These stuffing balls can be made in advance and frozen for later use. Reheat from frozen in the oven for 10-15 minutes at 350°F (175°C). Feel free to customize with different herbs or add-ins like nuts for texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Holiday
Nutrition
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g