Description
Indulge in the flavors of the season with our Festive Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls Recipe for Holidays. These delightful bites blend ground turkey with sweet dried cranberries and fragrant herbs, creating a perfect balance of savory and sweet that will impress your guests at any holiday gathering. Ideal as appetizers or side dishes, these stuffing balls are not only delicious but also a healthier alternative to traditional holiday fare. Easy to prepare and versatile for various occasions, they are sure to become a staple on your festive table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, cranberries, onion, garlic, sage, thyme, salt, pepper, egg, and parsley until well mixed.
- Stir in chicken broth to achieve a moist texture that holds its shape.
- Form mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffing balls (60g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg