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Irresistible Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls – A Festive Holiday Favorite

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: Approximately 20 stuffing balls 1x
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Irresistible Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls are a festive holiday favorite that combines the flavors of juicy turkey, savory stuffing, and sweet cranberries in a bite-sized treat. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a delicious appetizer!


Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 lb ground turkey (85–93% lean)
  • 1½ cups prepared stuffing (boxed or homemade, cooled)
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup dried cranberries (or chopped fresh)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Optional for serving: turkey gravy or extra cranberry sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix ingredients: In a bowl, combine ground turkey, stuffing, egg, cranberries, parsley, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Form balls: Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
  5. Serve: Serve the Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls with turkey gravy or cranberry sauce on the side.

Notes

  • You can customize the seasoning by adding more herbs or spices to suit your taste preferences.
  • Feel free to experiment with different types of stuffing for a unique twist on this recipe.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ball
  • Calories: 120 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 250 mg
  • Fat: 6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg