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Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls Recipe

Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls Recipe

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These Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls are a festive blend of savory ground turkey, sweet dried cranberries, herbs, and breadcrumbs—perfect as a holiday side, main, or appetizer.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12-16 balls

Ingredients

For the Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls:

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine turkey, cranberries, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add broth, eggs, and parsley. Mix until combined.
  3. Shape into balls: Shape mixture into balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  5. Serve: Serve hot with gravy or cranberry sauce if desired.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix or stuffing balls may become dense.
  • You can shape and chill the balls ahead of time.
  • Use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make it gluten-free.
  • Author: Martha
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ball
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg