Holiday Turkey & Cranberry Stuffing Balls
A delightful transformation of leftover turkey blended with tart cranberries, wrapped in golden-brown stuffing balls perfect for any holiday table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
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- 2 cups bread crumbs
- 1 cup cooked turkey, shredded
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon sage
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt 1/4 cup of unsalted butter in a mixing bowl.
- Sauté the diced onion and celery until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Mix the sautéed onion and celery with the bread crumbs, shredded turkey, dried cranberries, sage, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour in the chicken broth gradually, mixing until the breadcrumbs are moistened.
- Stir in the beaten egg until evenly mixed.
- Form the mixture into balls, about 2 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm as a main dish or side.
Notes
Use day-old bread for better texture. You can make these a day in advance and bake before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg