Description
These golden-baked Grandma Dot’s Stuffing Balls are a timeless holiday favorite, filled with herbs, buttery sautéed vegetables, and hearty bread cubes. Whether you’re looking for a comforting side for roast turkey or an easy dinner idea, these quick, flavorful stuffing balls are the answer. Ideal for meal prep, holiday feasts, or even a healthy snack alternative when paired with a veggie-forward plate. With a crisp exterior and tender, flavorful center, they’re a reliable addition to your favorite food ideas, from weeknight meals to festive spreads. An easy recipe everyone will ask for year after year.
Ingredients
4 cups day-old bread cubes (white or sourdough)
4 tablespoons butter
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup chicken broth
1 large egg
Instructions
1. Cube the day-old bread and let it air dry, or toast it in the oven until firm.
2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and celery until soft, about 6–8 minutes. Add parsley and poultry seasoning; cook for 1 more minute.
3. In a large bowl, add bread cubes and pour in the sautéed mixture. Toss gently to combine.
4. Whisk the egg with the chicken broth, then gradually add to the bread mixture, stirring until moist but not soggy.
5. Form into 2-inch balls, gently packing each one so it holds together.
6. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet with space between each ball.
7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes, rotating halfway through, until golden and crisp.
8. Let rest a few minutes before serving. Serve with gravy or alongside your favorite holiday dishes.
Notes
Use very dry or toasted bread to help the stuffing balls hold their shape.
Be gentle when mixing; overmixing makes them dense.
You can freeze the formed, unbaked balls and cook them from frozen when needed.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffing ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg