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Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls

Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls

Deliciously easy Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls combine savory turkey and sweet cranberries for a heartwarming dish that’s perfect for any festive occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 balls
Course: Snacks & Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Stuffing Mixture
  • 3 cups cooked turkey finely chopped
  • 2 cups prepared stuffing
  • 0.5 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 1 stalk celery finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
For Binding and Seasoning
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.25 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried sage
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
For Coating
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs for coating
  • 2 tablespoon melted butter or olive oil for brushing

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a skillet, sauté the diced onion and celery until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped turkey, prepared stuffing, dried cranberries, sautéed onion and celery, fresh parsley, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  4. Add the egg and chicken broth, stirring until it holds together. The egg acts as a binder.
  5. Form the mixture into bite-sized balls, then roll each in breadcrumbs to create a crispy coating.
  6. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, brush lightly with melted butter or olive oil, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Allow the stuffing balls to cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a pop of color, garnish with additional fresh parsley before serving.

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