Description
A delicious twist on traditional stuffing, these cranberry and turkey stuffing balls are perfect for family gatherings and holiday dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or ¾ cup dried cranberries)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup celery, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sage
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and celery in olive oil until softened (about 5 minutes).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, sautéed vegetables, cranberries, breadcrumbs, eggs, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Scoop out two tablespoons of mixture and roll into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving with gravy or dipping sauce.
Notes
These stuffing balls can be served on their own as a snack or appetizer and pair well with gravy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffing balls
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg