Description
Christmas Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls are a festive delight that combines juicy ground turkey with tart cranberries, all enveloped in flavorful herb stuffing. These golden-brown bites are perfect as an appetizer or side dish and will elevate your holiday gatherings with their savory aroma and mouthwatering taste. Easy to make, they promise to impress guests and family alike, making every meal a celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (chopped)
- 2 cups herb stuffing mix
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat; sauté onion and celery until tender (about 5 minutes). Let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, cooled vegetables, cranberries, stuffing mix, chicken broth, and eggs. Mix gently until fully combined.
- Form the mixture into balls about 2 inches in diameter and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with gravy or cranberry sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 stuffing balls (180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 105mg