Description
Festive holiday gatherings come alive with delightful Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls, blending savory turkey and tart cranberries into perfectly portable bites. Crispy exterior and moist interior promise a crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll crave at every seasonal celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 cup cooked turkey, shredded
Dried Ingredients:
- 2 cups bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Fresh Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease the surface.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend bread crumbs, ground turkey, dried cranberries, finely chopped onion, diced celery, and freshly chopped parsley into a cohesive mixture.
- Enhance the mixture with dried thyme, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring even distribution of seasonings.
- Gradually pour chicken broth into the mixture and crack an egg, stirring meticulously until the ingredients form a unified consistency. Adjust moisture by adding more broth if the mixture appears dry.
- Using two tablespoons of the mixture, gently form compact spherical shapes, carefully placing each ball onto the prepared baking sheet with slight spacing between them.
- Roast the stuffing balls in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes, monitoring until they transform into a rich golden brown color and reach a fully cooked internal temperature.
- Serve the stuffing balls piping hot, accompanied by complementary gravy or tangy cranberry sauce for an elevated dining experience.
Notes
- Choose bread with dense texture like sourdough or day-old bread for better binding and richer flavor profile.
- Finely dice vegetables to ensure even distribution and consistent cooking throughout the stuffing balls.
- Consider replacing turkey with plant-based ground meat for vegetarian version, maintaining same seasoning and texture techniques.
- Enhance moisture by adding a splash of white wine or extra chicken broth if mixture feels too dry during preparation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg