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