Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls
These Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls are a delightful blend of savory turkey and sweet cranberries, making them a perfect side for your holiday feast or a tasty snack on their own. Easy to prepare, they are packed with flavors and can be served warm or at room temperature.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 spoon or cookie scoop
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped
- ¼ cup finely chopped celery
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon dried sage
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup chicken broth More if needed.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, dry bread crumbs, chopped cranberries, chopped celery, chopped onion, and parsley.
- Add the dried sage, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, egg, and chicken broth to the mixture. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined. If the mixture feels too dry, add a little more chicken broth.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, form the mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the turkey is cooked through and the balls are lightly browned.
- Let the stuffing balls cool slightly before serving.
- Serve with gravy or cranberry sauce for extra flavor.
Notes
These stuffing balls can also be made ahead of time and reheated just before serving.
Feel free to customize by adding nuts or other seasonings to suit your taste.
Serve with gravy or cranberry sauce for extra flavor.