Here’s a tasty way to make Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls—perfect as a side or finger food at dinner! 🦃✨
Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls
Ingredients
- 3 cups prepared stuffing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup cooked turkey, finely chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 egg, beaten (helps bind)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Optional: ½ tsp sage or thyme for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
- Mix ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine stuffing, turkey, cranberries, Parmesan, egg, melted butter, and herbs.
- Mix until everything sticks together. If too dry, add a splash of broth; if too wet, add more breadcrumbs.
- Shape balls
- Roll mixture into 1½–2 inch balls and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake
- Bake 20–25 minutes until golden and heated through.
- Optional: brush lightly with extra melted butter halfway through for extra crispiness.
- Serve
- Serve warm as a side or appetizer. Can also be drizzled with leftover gravy.
Tips
- Make ahead: Prepare balls a day early, refrigerate, and bake before serving.
- Add crunch: Mix in chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Kid-friendly: Use sweetened cranberries for milder flavor.
If you want, I can make a mini air-fryer version so they cook faster and get extra crispy without much butter.
Do you want me to do that?
