Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls
These delicious Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls are a perfect side dish for your holiday spread or a comforting family meal. They combine ground turkey with savory stuffing, tart cranberries, and a blend of herbs for a flavorful twist on traditional stuffing.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper (optional)
- 1 spoon for mixing
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 cups prepared stuffing mix
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries Chopped if large.
- ½ cup onion Finely chopped.
- ½ cup celery Finely chopped.
- ¼ cup fresh parsley Chopped.
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg Beaten.
- ¼ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper if desired.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, prepared stuffing mix, chopped cranberries, onion, celery, parsley, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the beaten egg and chicken broth to the mixture. Use your hands or a spoon to mix everything until just combined; do not overmix.
- Shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the turkey stuffing balls are golden brown and cooked through.
- Let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Enjoy the Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls as a side dish for your holiday spread or family meal.
Notes
You can substitute dried cranberries if fresh ones are unavailable, but reduce the sugar slightly if desired.
These stuffing balls can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking; just add a few extra minutes to the cooking time when baking from frozen.
Feel free to add your favorite herbs or spices to personalize the flavor further.