Description
Delight your guests with these savory and sweet Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls, perfect for holiday feasts or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 cups stuffing mix
- 1 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened preferred)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 2 tablespoons butter (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add chopped onion and celery; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, sautéed vegetables, stuffing mix, dried cranberries, chicken broth, thyme, and sage. Mix until well combined.
- Form Balls: Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy with extra gravy or cranberry sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added flavor, feel free to incorporate sautéed mushrooms or different herbs like rosemary. These stuffing balls can be made ahead of time—just refrigerate formed balls overnight before baking.