Description
Celebrate the holidays with these festive Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls! Perfect bites that combine savory turkey with sweet cranberries, seasoned herbs, and crispy coating. An easy and impressive appetizer ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s parties, guaranteed to delight your guests with irresistible flavors and festive presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked turkey, chopped or shredded
- 3 cups prepared stuffing (savory bread stuffing)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon sage
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Breadcrumbs or panko for coating
- Olive oil or cooking spray for baking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix cooked turkey, stuffing, dried cranberries, Parmesan, parsley, thyme, sage, and black pepper until well combined. Add beaten egg to bind the mixture.
- Form the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch balls. Coat each ball with breadcrumbs or panko, pressing gently to adhere.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Lightly spray with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and heated through. For extra crispiness, air fry if desired.
Notes
- Chill the mixture for at least 30 minutes before shaping to help them hold their shape.
- Adjust the amount of cranberries for sweetness preference.
- Experiment with cheese or herbs for customized flavor.
- For gluten-free, substitute breadcrumbs with crushed nuts or gluten-free crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 balls (about 100g)
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg