Description
These cranberry turkey stuffing balls are the perfect addition to any holiday meal! Made with ground turkey, dried cranberries, and savory stuffing mix, these bite-sized delights are easy to make, packed with flavor, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Whether served as a side dish or appetizer, they pair beautifully with gravy or cranberry sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cups stuffing mix
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup butter, melted (optional for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, stuffing mix, dried cranberries, chicken broth, egg, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Roll the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush each ball with melted butter for extra crispiness (optional).
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the turkey is fully cooked and the stuffing balls are golden brown on the outside.
- Serve hot and enjoy with gravy or cranberry sauce on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped onions or celery to the stuffing mix.
- Make ahead tip: Prepare the stuffing balls, then freeze them before baking for a quick holiday side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g