Cranberry & Turkey Stuffing Balls
These cranberry & turkey stuffing balls are a festive, bite-sized appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings, game days, or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey Can be swapped with ground chicken or a blend of turkey and pork.
- 1 cup cranberry sauce Whole-berry or jellied works.
- 2 cups stuffing mix Seasoned or plain — adjust salt if using seasoned mix.
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Dried herbs can be used if fresh is not available.
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 large egg Beaten.
Instructions
Preparation and Baking
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing mix, chopped onion, celery, parsley, garlic powder, a pinch of salt and pepper, and the beaten egg.
- Mix gently but thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined; a few streaks of cranberry are fine.
- Using about 1 tablespoon of mixture per ball, form bite-sized rounds and place them spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, turning once halfway through for even browning, until the centers reach 165°F (74°C) and the outsides are golden.
- Let the balls rest for 3 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a platter and serve warm.
Notes
These stuffing balls can be served as an appetizer, buffet item, or making into sliders. They are freezer-friendly and can be prepped ahead of time.