Description
These irresistible cranberry turkey stuffing balls are the perfect blend of savory and sweet, making them an ideal quick dinner, easy appetizer, or creative way to use holiday leftovers. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they’re packed with juicy turkey, herbed stuffing, and bursts of tart cranberries. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, holiday food ideas, or a comforting snack, this easy recipe delivers flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked turkey, finely chopped
2 cups stuffing mix
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 large eggs
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup onion, finely diced
1/2 cup celery, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
Instructions
1. Finely chop the cooked turkey and prepare all vegetables by dicing onion and celery, mincing garlic, and chopping parsley.
2. Heat olive oil or butter in a pan over medium heat and sauté onion and celery until soft, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
3. In a large bowl, combine stuffing mix, sautéed vegetables, chopped turkey, and dried cranberries.
4. Gradually add chicken broth while mixing, then add eggs and combine until the mixture holds together.
5. Season with salt, pepper, and parsley, mixing evenly.
6. Shape the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch balls, pressing gently to hold form.
7. Chill the balls in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes for better structure.
8. Cook by pan-frying in oil until golden brown on all sides or bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes.
9. Serve warm with cranberry sauce or gravy for best flavor.
Notes
Chilling the mixture helps the balls hold their shape during cooking
Avoid adding too much broth to prevent soggy texture
For extra crispiness, bake then broil for 2–3 minutes at the end
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Main Course
- Method: Baking or Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 85mg