Cranberry & Turkey Stuffing Balls
Cranberry & Turkey Stuffing Balls are a delightful and easy recipe that makes for the perfect dish at any gathering or weeknight dinner. These flavorful bites combine the savory goodness of ground turkey with the sweet tang of cranberries, making them a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults. Whether you serve them as an appetizer, side dish, or main course, these stuffing balls are versatile and packed with wholesome ingredients. Plus, they can be made ahead of time for added convenience. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or as delicious leftovers!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 cups dried bread cubes
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine dried bread cubes, cranberries, celery, and onion.
- In another bowl, mix ground turkey with chicken broth, melted butter, beaten egg, sage, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the turkey mixture to the bread mixture; gently combine until well mixed.
- Shape into golf ball-sized balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffing balls (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg