Description
Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls are a delightful blend of savory turkey, seasoned stuffing, and sweet cranberries, perfect for holiday feasts or as a savory snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
- 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 cup stuffing breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: olive oil or dairy-free butter for binding
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked turkey, dried cranberries, stuffing breadcrumbs, eggs, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Shape the mixture into small balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with sauces or as appetizers.
Notes
For best results, chill the mixture for 15-30 minutes if it feels too wet. Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg