Turkey Stuffing Balls: Delightful Holiday Appetizer!
Cranberry & Turkey Stuffing Balls are a delightful holiday appetizer that are crispy, juicy, and totally crave-worthy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 18–20 balls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking or Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked turkey, finely chopped
- 3 cups prepared stuffing (your favorite boxed or homemade)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (or chopped fresh)
- 1/4 cup finely diced onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter (for brushing or pan-frying)
- Optional: turkey gravy or cranberry sauce for dipping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped turkey, stuffing, cranberries, onion, parsley, eggs, and seasonings.
- Using your hands or a cookie scoop, roll mixture into golf-ball-sized portions.
- For crispy edges, pan-fry in a little oil over medium heat until golden on all sides (about 3–4 minutes) or bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve warm with a side of gravy or a dollop of cranberry sauce.
- Garnish with extra parsley or toasted pecans if desired.
Notes
- These stuffing balls are perfect for using up leftover turkey.
- They can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.
- Adjust seasonings to taste for a personalized flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: ~95
- Sugar: ~2g
- Sodium: ~150mg
- Fat: ~4g
- Saturated Fat: ~1g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~10g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~7g
- Cholesterol: ~50mg