Festive Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls
A quick holiday side or appetizer made with turkey, cranberries, herbs, and bread crumbs—perfect for easy family dinners and festive meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Method: Side Dish/Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups bread crumbs
- 1 cup cooked turkey, shredded
- ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped
- ½ cup onion, finely diced
- ½ cup celery, diced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine bread crumbs, turkey, cranberries, onion, celery, and parsley in a mixing bowl.
- Add thyme, salt, pepper, broth, and egg. Mix until even.
- Scoop 2 tablespoons of mixture, roll into balls, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with gravy or cranberry sauce.
Notes
For a crispier texture, lightly spray the balls with cooking oil before baking. These can be made ahead and reheated. Substitute chicken for turkey if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 55