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Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls

Savory baked stuffing balls made with turkey, herbs, and sweet cranberries — perfect for holiday leftovers or party appetizers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Stuffing Balls
  • 3 cups cooked turkey finely chopped
  • 2 cups prepared stuffing
  • 0.5 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 1 stalk celery finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 egg large
  • 0.25 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp dried sage
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs for coating
  • 2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Sauté onion and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
  3. Combine turkey, stuffing, cranberries, sautéed vegetables, herbs, salt, and pepper.
  4. Mix in egg and broth until mixture holds together.
  5. Form into balls and roll in breadcrumbs.
  6. Brush lightly with butter or oil and bake 20–25 minutes until golden.
  7. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Great for using holiday leftovers. Freeze before or after baking for convenience.