Description
A delightful twist on traditional stuffing, these Cranberry & Turkey Stuffing Balls are flavorful and versatile, perfect for appetizers or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 cups bread crumbs
- 1 cup cranberries (dried or fresh)
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon sage
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for baking)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, bread crumbs, cranberries, onion, garlic, parsley, sage, thyme, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a baking sheet drizzled with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or side dish.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding paprika or cayenne pepper. Broil the balls for a few minutes after baking for a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: stuffing balls, cranberry, turkey, appetizer, holiday recipe