Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls
Easy, bite-sized stuffing balls with ground turkey and fresh cranberries, perfect for holidays or weeknights.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet lined with parchment paper
- Big bowl
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey A lean and flavorful base that makes these balls extra wholesome.
- 1 cup fresh cranberries For that pop of tartness and festive color!
- 1 cup breadcrumbs Your classic stuffing binder, keeping everything perfectly moist.
- 1 medium onion finely chopped. Adds a lovely sweet and savory depth.
- 1 stalk celery finely chopped. For that essential, subtle crunch and earthy note.
- 2 cloves garlic minced. Because everything is better with a little garlic!
- 1 tsp dried sage The quintessential herb for stuffing.
- 1 tsp dried thyme Adds a delicate, earthy aroma that complements the sage beautifully.
- 1 tsp salt To bring all the flavors together.
- 0.5 tsp pepper Just a little kick to awaken your taste buds.
- 2 large eggs Our binder, making sure everything holds its shape.
- 0.5 cup chicken broth Adds moisture and helps create that tender, stuffing-like texture.
- Olive oil for drizzling. To give them a lovely golden-brown finish.
Instructions
- Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Toss together ground turkey, fresh cranberries, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, chopped celery, minced garlic, dried sage, dried thyme, salt, pepper, eggs, and chicken broth in a big bowl.
- Mix everything together until nicely combined.
- Roll about a tablespoon of the mixture at a time into 1-inch balls.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or arrange balls directly on it in a single layer.
- Lightly drizzle olive oil over the balls.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until beautifully golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
Don't overmix. Dampen hands with water if mixture is sticky. Make balls even-sized for even baking. Mixture can be prepped a day in advance. Let balls cool slightly before serving.