Description
These delightful stuffing balls blend shredded turkey with savory stuffing, zesty cranberry sauce, and aromatic herbs, perfect for utilizing leftover turkey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
- 2 cups stuffing mix
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (add more if needed)
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together shredded turkey, stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, chopped celery, onion, parsley, garlic powder, thyme, and the egg.
- If the mixture appears dry, gradually add chicken broth until you reach a moist but cohesive consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and heated through.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or side dish.
Notes
For best results, ensure your turkey is well-shredded. You can add chopped walnuts or pecans for a crunch or infuse herbs like rosemary or sage for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: stuffing balls, turkey leftovers, holiday appetizer, Thanksgiving recipe, cranberry sauce