Description
Celebrate the holidays with our Festive Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls—an irresistible, crowd-pleasing side dish featuring the savory flavor of turkey, the tartness of fresh cranberries, and crispy, golden perfection. Perfect for Thanksgiving or festive gatherings, this innovative twist on traditional stuffing combines juicy turkey with vibrant cranberry accents for a flavorful and visually appealing centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked turkey, shredded
- 2 cups stuffing mix (prepared or homemade, see our delicious stuffing recipes)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or craisins
- 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (or as needed)
- Olive oil for frying or baking
Instructions
- Start by combining shredded turkey, prepared stuffing mix, chopped fresh cranberries, diced celery, chopped onion, dried cranberries, sage, thyme, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley in a large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Add the beaten egg and gradually pour in chicken broth, mixing until the mixture is sticky but holdable.
- Form the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch balls using your hands and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Choose your preferred cooking method: bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden or fry in olive oil over medium heat until crispy on all sides.
Notes
- Ensure the stuffing mixture is moist enough to hold together but not too wet.
- Use fresh cranberries for tartness or dried cranberries for sweetness.
- Customize flavor with herbs like rosemary or add cheese for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking / Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffing ball (approximate 1.5 inch diameter)
- Calories: 110 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg