Description
Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls bring all the classic holiday flavors into perfectly portioned, golden-brown bites. Made with lean turkey, fresh cranberries, and aromatic herbs, this recipe is ready in just 45 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey (93/7 lean)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or 1/2 cup dried)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or homemade)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried sage (or 1 tbsp fresh)
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment and grease lightly.
- Sauté onion and celery in olive oil 3-4 minutes. Add garlic for last minute. Transfer to a bowl.
- Add ground turkey, cranberries, breadcrumbs, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Whisk eggs and broth separately. Pour over mixture and fold until just combined.
- Shape into 24 balls (1.5 inches). Place on baking sheet with spacing.
- Bake 18-22 minutes until golden and 165°F internal temperature. Rotate pan halfway.
- Cool 2-3 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Make ahead: Shape and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking. Store leftovers up to 4 days refrigerated or 3 months frozen. Always check for 165°F internal temperature. Avoid overmixing for tender texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffing ball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: cranberry turkey stuffing balls, holiday appetizer, thanksgiving stuffing bites