Description
These turkey stuffing balls are a delicious twist on traditional holiday stuffing, perfect for Thanksgiving or any time you’re craving a taste of the season. Made with ground turkey, savory herbs, and a hint of cheese, these baked bites are a flavorful appetizer or side dish that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
For the stuffing balls:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 cups prepared stuffing (homemade or from a mix)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, prepared stuffing, onion, garlic, cheddar cheese, chicken broth, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well combined.
- Shape the balls: Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized portions and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush or drizzle the tops with olive oil or melted butter. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm with gravy or cranberry sauce.
Notes
- You can use leftover stuffing from a holiday meal to make this recipe quick and easy.
- For added flavor, stir in dried cranberries or chopped pecans to the mixture.
- These can be made ahead and reheated in the oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 stuffing balls
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
