Ingredients
– 2 cups bread crumbs
– 1 cup cooked shredded turkey
– ½ cup chopped dried cranberries
– ½ cup finely diced onion
– ½ cup diced celery
– ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
– ¼ cup chicken broth
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 large egg
Instructions
1-Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2-Mix dry and fresh ingredients thoroughly: In a large bowl, mix together the 2 cups bread crumbs, 1 cup cooked shredded turkey, ½ cup chopped dried cranberries, ½ cup finely diced onion, ½ cup diced celery, and ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley to build a solid base.
3-Add liquids and egg for binding: Next, add the ¼ cup chicken broth, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 large egg, then stir until everything combines into a cohesive mixture.
4-Shape and bake the balls evenly: Scoop out 2 tablespoons of the mixture at a time, roll it into balls, and place them on the prepared baking sheet for even cooking. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the balls are golden brown and cooked through,
5-Serve with complementary sides: then serve them warm with gravy or cranberry sauce for a comforting finish.
Last Step:
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🍳 If the balls fall apart, add more egg or breadcrumbs for better binding.
💧 Add extra broth or reduce baking time if balls turn out too dry.
🍒 For milder cranberry flavor, chop fresh cranberries finely or soak before mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffing balls
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg