Description
Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls are a festive, bite-sized treat that perfectly blend savory ground turkey with tart cranberries. These flavorful balls are easy to prepare and make an ideal appetizer or side dish for holiday gatherings. With their golden-brown exterior and moist interior, they promise to be a crowd-pleaser at any celebration. Serve them warm with cranberry sauce or gravy for an irresistible addition to your festive menu.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (halved)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup celery (chopped)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 2 tsp fresh sage (chopped)
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and celery until softened, about 5 minutes. Add salt to taste.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, sautéed mixture, breadcrumbs, cranberries, thyme, sage, and the beaten egg. Mix gently until combined.
- Form the mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let cool slightly before serving with cranberry sauce or gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 107
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg