Name: Festive Cranberry Turkey Stuffing: 5 Savory Ideas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey; 3 cups stuffing mix or dried bread cubes; 3/4–1 cup chicken or turkey broth; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 celery stalks, finely chopped; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage; 1 teaspoon fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter (for sautéing or brushing)

Description

Festive Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls are savory, bite-sized holiday appetizers or side dishes made with ground turkey, dried cranberries, herbs, and seasoned bread cubes. They bring classic holiday flavors together in a fun, poppable form perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground turkey
3 cups stuffing mix or dried bread cubes
3/4–1 cup chicken or turkey broth
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter (for sautéing or brushing)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a skillet, sauté onion and celery in olive oil or butter until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
In a large bowl, combine sautéed veggies with ground turkey, stuffing mix, cranberries, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Add broth gradually to moisten the mix, then stir in the beaten egg to bind.
Form the mixture into golf ball-sized rounds and place on the baking sheet.
Brush tops lightly with oil or melted butter.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Let rest a few minutes before serving with gravy or cranberry sauce if desired.

Notes

These stuffing balls make a great appetizer or side dish.
Customize with your favorite herbs and spices.
They can be made ahead and reheated before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stuffing ball
Calories: 90
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Festive Cranberry Turkey Stuffing, holiday appetizer, Thanksgiving, Christmas, stuffing balls