Festive Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls Recipe
These Festive Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls combine savory ground turkey with sweet dried cranberries and aromatic herbs, baked to golden perfection. Ideal as a flavorful side dish for holiday gatherings, they bring a delightful twist to traditional stuffing with moist, tender centers and a slightly crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 12 stuffing balls 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the optimum temperature for baking the stuffing balls evenly and thoroughly.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, dried cranberries, breadcrumbs, diced onion, minced garlic, dried sage, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to distribute all flavors evenly throughout the mixture.
- Add Liquids: Incorporate the chicken broth, beaten eggs, and chopped parsley into the mixture. Stir well until all ingredients are fully blended, ensuring the mixture holds together when shaped.
- Shape the Balls: Form the mixture into evenly sized balls, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. The parchment paper helps prevent sticking and simplifies cleanup.
- Bake: Bake the stuffing balls in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until they are cooked through, with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), and the exterior is golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the stuffing balls hot. They make a perfect side dish for festive meals, complementing turkey, ham, or other holiday mains.
Notes
- Make sure the internal temperature of the stuffing balls reaches 165°F (74°C) to ensure they are safely cooked.
- You can substitute fresh herbs for dried, using about three times the amount for fresh herbs.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Leftover stuffing balls can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
- Optional: Add chopped nuts like pecans for extra texture and flavor.
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