Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls
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Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls are sweet, savory, and perfectly bite-sized made with lean ground turkey, dried cranberries, stuffing mix, and holiday herbs. A 40-minute holiday appetizer or side everyone will love!
- Prep time
- 15
- Cook time
- 25
- Total time
- 40
- Yield
- 16 stuffing balls
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey 2 cups stuffing mix (gluten-free if needed) 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup chicken broth 1 egg, beaten 1/2 tsp dried sage 1/2 tsp dried thyme Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup melted butter (optional)Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine turkey, stuffing mix, cranberries, broth, egg, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Step 3: Mix until combined but don’t overmix. Step 4: Roll into 16 golf ball-sized portions. Step 5: Brush with butter for crispness. Step 6: Bake 20–25 minutes until golden and internal temperature is 165°F. Step 7: Cool slightly and serve warm with gravy or cranberry sauce.Notes
Add onions or celery for flavor. Use gluten-free stuffing mix for GF version. Make ahead and freeze before baking. Swap cranberries for dried cherries. Use a cookie scoop for even size.Nutrition
- Calories
- 120
- Fat
- 5g
- Saturated fat
- 2g
- Sugar
- 3g
- Sodium
- 180mg
- Protein
- 10g
- Carbohydrates
- 8g
- Fiber
- 1g