Description
Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls are a delightful holiday treat that seamlessly combines savory ground turkey with tart cranberries and fragrant herbs. These golden-brown morsels not only look appealing but also bring an explosion of flavor to your festive gatherings. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish, they are easy to prepare and sure to impress family and friends alike. With their warm, inviting aroma, these stuffing balls will quickly become a beloved addition to your holiday spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 2 tsp fresh thyme or sage, chopped
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion and celery until soft (about 5 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, sautéed vegetables, cranberries, breadcrumbs, herbs, and eggs. Mix well using your hands.
- With wet hands, form the mixture into golf ball-sized balls (about 2 tablespoons each).
- Place the stuffing balls on a greased baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve warm on a platter; drizzle with cranberry sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg