Description
Elevate your holiday gatherings with Festive Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls. These tender bites combine lean ground turkey with the sweetness of cranberries, creating a delicious sweet-savory flavor that will impress your family and friends. Perfect for appetizers, side dishes, or even a light main course, these stuffing balls are as versatile as they are delightful. With simple preparation steps, you can create a dish that’s both healthy and festive without needing advanced cooking skills. Whether served alongside mashed potatoes or nestled on a bed of greens, these stuffing balls are sure to become a crowd favorite at any holiday table.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 cups whole grain bread crumbs
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (chopped)
- 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup celery (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion and celery in olive oil until translucent.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey with sautéed vegetables, chopped cranberries, bread crumbs, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, pepper, beaten egg, and chicken broth. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into balls (about 1.5 inches in diameter) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, use fresh herbs whenever possible. Chill formed balls for at least 30 minutes before baking to help maintain their shape. Experiment with spices or add nuts for extra texture.