Description
Crispy Leftover Turkey Stuffing Balls elevate holiday remnants into irresistible appetizers that blend comfort and creativity. Packed with savory flavors and golden-brown crunch, these bite-sized delights ensure no delicious morsel goes to waste when you gather around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups leftover turkey, shredded
- 1 cup stuffing
- 1 egg
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Sauce Ingredient:
- 1/4 cup cranberry sauce
Instructions
- Thoroughly blend shredded turkey, prepared stuffing, grated Parmesan, cranberry sauce, and beaten egg in a spacious mixing vessel until ingredients are uniformly distributed.
- Craft compact spheres approximately 1-2 inches in diameter, ensuring consistent size and shape.
- Meticulously coat each formed sphere with breadcrumbs, rotating to achieve complete and even coverage.
- Arrange breaded turkey spheres on a parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between each ball.
- Position in preheated oven at 350F (175C) and roast for 20 minutes, monitoring until exterior transforms to a rich golden-brown and develops a crisp exterior texture.
- Remove from oven and allow brief cooling moment before transferring to serving platter.
- Present immediately while warm, offering as a delectable appetizer or hearty side dish that repurposes holiday remnants with gourmet flair.
Notes
- Make extra stuffing balls and freeze them for quick future meals, ensuring a delightful go-to snack.
- Adjust breadcrumb coating with gluten-free alternatives for individuals with wheat sensitivities.
- Experiment with different herbs and spices like sage or thyme to enhance the turkey’s flavor profile and create unique taste variations.
- For vegetarian adaptation, replace turkey with plant-based protein like crumbled tofu or lentils while maintaining the original recipe’s texture and binding elements.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg