Turkey Stuffing Balls with Gravy Recipe
Delicious and comforting turkey stuffing balls made by combining mashed potatoes, stuffing, and shredded turkey, then baked or pan-fried to perfection and served with warm gravy. A perfect holiday or leftover makeover dish that’s crispy on the outside and tender inside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 turkey stuffing balls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups mashed potatoes
- 3 cups stuffing
- 1½ cups shredded turkey
- Black pepper to taste
For Serving
- Gravy for serving
- Cranberry sauce (optional)
Optional for Pan-Fried Version
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Butter or oil for frying
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Bring all ingredients to room temperature. Warm the mashed potatoes slightly if needed to make mixing easier. Moisten the stuffing with broth if it feels dry to ensure a cohesive mixture.
- Mix & Form: In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes and stuffing thoroughly. Fold in the shredded turkey and season with black pepper to taste. Mix gently but well.
- Shape Balls: Form the mixture into 12 golf ball-sized portions, ensuring they hold together tightly.
- Choose Your Cooking Method: For the baked version, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the turkey stuffing balls on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until heated through and crispy on the outside. For the pan-fried version, roll each ball in panko breadcrumbs to add crunchy texture. Heat butter or oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat and fry the balls until golden brown, turning gently to cook evenly on all sides.
- Serve: Serve the turkey stuffing balls immediately while hot. Top generously with warm gravy and add cranberry sauce on the side if desired for a festive touch.
Notes
- The potatoes and stuffing should ideally be at room temperature before mixing to help bind ingredients better.
- Moistening dry stuffing with broth improves texture and prevents the balls from falling apart.
- Panko breadcrumbs add a crispy crust when pan-frying but can be omitted for the baked version.
- These turkey stuffing balls can be customized by adding herbs like sage or thyme to the mixture for extra flavor.
- Leftover turkey stuffing balls can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
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