Turkey Cranberry Stuffing Balls
These Turkey Cranberry Stuffing Balls offer a delicious twist on traditional stuffing, combining ground turkey with cranberries for a festive crowd-pleaser.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey Lean turkey meat for a healthier option.
- 2 cups bread crumbs Use fresh or dried bread crumbs.
- 1 cup cooked cranberries Add sweetness and acidity.
- 1 large onion, finely chopped Adds flavor and moisture.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced For added flavor.
- 1 large egg Acts as a binder.
- 1 teaspoon dried sage Herb for seasoning.
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme Herb for seasoning.
- 1 teaspoon salt To enhance flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper For seasoning.
- 2 tablespoons melted butter Optional, for moisture.
- 1/4 cup chicken broth Optional, for moisture.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, bread crumbs, cranberries, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, sage, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently until everything is evenly blended.
- If the mixture feels dry, pour in the melted butter or chicken broth to moisten. If it's too wet, add a little more bread crumbs.
- Form the mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
Cooking
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- For extra color, switch your oven to broil for an additional 2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Serve warm, optionally with turkey gravy or cranberry sauce.
Notes
You can prepare the mixture a day in advance and store it in the fridge. Leftovers keep well in an airtight container for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.