Description
Thanksgiving Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls are the perfect addition to your holiday feast. These delightful bites combine savory ground turkey, tart cranberries, and aromatic herbs, creating a dish that will impress your guests. With a crispy exterior and a soft, flavorful inside, they’re ideal as appetizers or side dishes. Easy to prepare and full of festive flavors, these stuffing balls will soon become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 2 cups herb stuffing mix
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp dried sage
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and celery in olive oil for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add ground turkey; cook until no longer pink.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked turkey with cranberries, stuffing mix, pecans (if using), herbs, salt, pepper, and chicken broth until combined.
- Form mixture into golf ball-sized balls and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffing balls (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 95mg