Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls
Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls are a festive delight that perfectly blend savory ground turkey with sweet dried cranberries and aromatic herbs. These golden-brown, bite-sized treats are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making them a must-have for your holiday gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable, they can be served warm with cranberry sauce or gravy, ensuring a memorable culinary experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp fresh sage or 1 tsp dried sage
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onions and celery until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, sautéed vegetables, cranberries, breadcrumbs, egg, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Scoop about two tablespoons of the mixture and roll into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown; optionally brush with honey or maple syrup during the last five minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 stuffing balls (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg