Description
Delicious and easy-to-make turkey stuffing balls, perfect for using up Thanksgiving leftovers or as a holiday appetizer. These savory bites are packed with flavor and make a great addition to any meal.
Ingredients
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Stuffing Balls:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1 small loaf stale white bread cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1¾ cups warm turkey broth
- 1¼ cups chopped cooked turkey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional fresh herbs like parsley, sage, or thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, cooked vegetables, chopped turkey, and herbs if using.
- Shape mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball and arrange on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
Pour in beaten eggs and warm turkey broth, mixing until bread is evenly moistened but not soggy.
Season generously with salt and pepper.
Serve hot with gravy or cranberry sauce.
Notes
- You can make these ahead of time and reheat before serving.
- For a crispier exterior, brush the stuffing balls lightly with melted butter before baking.
- This recipe is also great for using up Thanksgiving leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffing ball
- Calories: 125 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
