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A close-up of golden brown stuffing balls with visible cranberries on a white plate, garnished with fresh herbs. The stuffing balls are perfectly round, textured with crispy edges, and sprinkled with parsley, with a vibrant red cranberry topping, set against a neutral background for a warm, inviting look.

Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls Delight

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These cranberry turkey stuffing balls combine savory cooked turkey and bread stuffing with tart cranberries, then baked until crispy to make perfect holiday or weeknight appetizers.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 balls

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked turkey, shredded
  • 2 cups bread stuffing mix
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying or baking

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) or prepare oil for frying.
  2. In a large bowl, combine shredded turkey, bread stuffing, cranberries, Parmesan, eggs, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
  3. Form mixture into 1.5-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or into hot oil for frying.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
  5. Serve warm garnished with fresh herbs.

Notes

  • Use freshly chopped cranberries for best tartness.
  • Can be baked or fried based on preference.
  • Serve with cranberry sauce or gravy for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Baking or frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Comfort food

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ball (about 50g)
  • Calories: 110 Kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg