Description
Festive cranberry turkey stuffing balls bring holiday cheer with a delightful twist on classic stuffing. Crispy golden exteriors and tender, herb-infused centers make these bite-sized morsels perfect for you to savor and share during seasonal gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground turkey
Dried Ingredients:
- 1 cup (150 grams) dried cranberries
- 1 cup (120 grams) breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) chopped parsley
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chicken broth
- 2 eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Thoroughly blend ground turkey with dried cranberries, breadcrumbs, diced onion, minced garlic, dried sage, thyme, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Incorporate chicken broth, beaten eggs, and freshly chopped parsley, ensuring all ingredients are uniformly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Gently form consistent-sized spherical portions using clean hands, pressing ingredients together to maintain compact shape.
- Arrange stuffing spheres on parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly to promote uniform cooking.
- Position prepared tray in preheated 375°F (190°C) oven, allowing stuffing balls to roast for approximately 25-30 minutes.
- Monitor coloration and internal temperature, confirming golden-brown exterior and completely cooked interior.
- Remove from oven and let rest momentarily to stabilize structural integrity.
- Transfer to serving platter, presenting these aromatic, festive turkey stuffing spheres as a delectable accompaniment to main course.
Notes
- Swap breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Keep stuffing balls moist by not over-mixing ingredients and using fresh, high-quality chicken broth for enhanced flavor depth.
- Enhance nutritional value by incorporating finely chopped vegetables like celery or carrots for extra texture and health benefits.
- Make ahead and freeze uncooked stuffing balls for convenient meal preparation, storing in airtight containers for up to one month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 237 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg