Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls
These flavorful stuffing balls combine ground turkey, dried cranberries, and classic herbs for a festive appetizer or side dish.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
For the Stuffing Balls
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 cups dried bread cubes store-bought or homemade
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the dried bread cubes, dried cranberries, celery, and onion.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the ground turkey, chicken broth, melted butter, beaten egg, sage, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the turkey mixture to the bread cube mixture and mix until well combined. The mixture should be slightly moist. If it feels too dry, add a little more chicken broth.
- Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the stuffing balls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown on the outside.
- Serve warm as a flavorful side dish or appetizer.
Notes
These stuffing balls can be made ahead and reheated before serving. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.