Description
These Turkey Stuffing Balls are a delicious way to use up leftover stuffing or to enjoy the flavors of Thanksgiving any time of year. Made with ground turkey, savory herbs, and aromatic vegetables, these bite-sized treats are perfect as an appetizer or a main course.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Turkey Stuffing Balls:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 cups prepared stuffing (boxed or homemade)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, stuffing, onion, celery, egg, chicken broth, sage, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
- Form the balls: Use your hands or a scoop to form 12–14 evenly sized balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Serve: Serve warm with gravy or cranberry sauce.
Notes
- You can make these ahead and freeze them, then bake from frozen by adding 5–7 minutes to the cook time.
- Try adding shredded cheese or chopped dried cranberries for a festive twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffing ball
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
