Description
A delicious way to repurpose leftover turkey and stuffing into crunchy snackable balls, perfect for appetizers or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover turkey, shredded
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups leftover stuffing
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (for serving)
- Olive oil spray (for baking)
Instructions
- Gather all your leftover turkey and stuffing, ensuring they’re at room temperature.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded turkey with the leftover stuffing until uniform.
- Add the eggs, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Gently form the mixture into golf ball-sized balls, packed compactly.
- Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced out for even cooking.
- Mist the balls lightly with olive oil.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Check for doneness, ensuring they’re heated through.
- Serve warm with cranberry sauce for dipping.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and maintain consistent ball sizes for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: turkey, stuffing, leftovers, appetizer, baked, holiday