Festive Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls
Festive Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls are a delightful addition to your holiday menu, combining savory ground turkey with the tartness of fresh cranberries for a unique flavor experience. These easy-to-make bites are perfect as appetizers, side dishes, or party snacks. With wholesome ingredients like whole grain bread crumbs and fresh vegetables, they provide a nutritious option that everyone will love. Plus, you can prepare them in advance and bake them just before serving, making your holiday gatherings stress-free and enjoyable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 cups whole grain bread crumbs
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (chopped)
- 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup celery (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté the chopped onion and celery in olive oil over medium heat until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, sautéed vegetables, chopped cranberries, bread crumbs, parsley, spices, beaten egg, and chicken broth. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into balls about 1.5 inches in diameter and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F / 74°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffing balls (90g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg