Here’s a tasty and easy recipe for turkey stuffing balls — perfect as a side dish or party appetizer:
Ingredients (Makes about 12 balls)
- 3 cups leftover or prepared turkey stuffing
- 1 cup cooked, shredded turkey (optional for extra flavor)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
- 1/4 cup milk or broth (to moisten the stuffing if needed)
- 1 large egg (helps bind the mixture)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or sage (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers (for coating)
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter (for baking)
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Mix the Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine stuffing, shredded turkey, cheese, egg, milk/broth, and herbs.
- Mix gently until the mixture holds together. If too dry, add a little more milk; if too wet, add a few more breadcrumbs.
3. Form Balls
- Using your hands, shape the mixture into 1–2 inch balls.
- Roll each ball in breadcrumbs to coat lightly.
4. Bake
- Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush or drizzle lightly with olive oil or melted butter.
- Bake 20–25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden brown and heated through.
5. Serve
- Serve warm as a side dish or appetizer.
- Optional: drizzle with gravy or cranberry sauce for extra flavor.
💡 Tips:
- You can make these ahead of time and freeze them uncooked; bake from frozen, adding 5–10 minutes to cooking time.
- For extra crispiness, broil the last 2–3 minutes.
- Swap cheeses or herbs to match your Thanksgiving or holiday flavor profile.
If you want, I can also give a mini version of these as finger foods that are perfectly bite-sized for parties — really fun and crowd-pleasing.
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