Description
These Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls are a delicious and festive appetizer or side dish perfect for holiday gatherings. Combining tender cooked turkey, savory stuffing, and sweet dried cranberries, they are baked to golden perfection and served with tangy cranberry sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked turkey (shredded or chopped)
- 3 cups prepared stuffing
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (or turkey broth)
- 1/4 cup peas (optional)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt & pepper to taste
For Serving
- Cranberry sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the stuffing balls.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked turkey, prepared stuffing, dried cranberries, peas (if using), beaten egg, and chicken broth. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Form the Balls: Scoop the mixture and roll it into golf ball-sized portions. Place each ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Bake: Bake the stuffing balls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and are heated through.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm with a side of cranberry sauce for dipping, adding a vibrant sweet and tart contrast.
Notes
- You can omit the peas if you prefer or substitute with other vegetables like finely chopped carrots or celery.
- Use turkey broth for a more intense flavor if you have it on hand.
- Make sure the stuffing mixture is moist enough to form balls; add more broth if necessary.
- These can be made ahead and reheated in the oven before serving.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free stuffing.
