Description
Homemade turkey stuffing balls bring classic holiday comfort to dinner tables across America. Crispy exterior and herbed interior make these bite-sized delights perfect for festive gatherings where guests can enjoy rich, traditional flavors with each delectable morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups stuffing
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded turkey
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
Seasoning:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375°F (190°C), ensuring a perfectly warm cooking environment.
- Gather all ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, blending mashed potatoes, stuffing, shredded turkey, Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, bread crumbs, salt, and black pepper into a cohesive mixture.
- Gently shape the combined ingredients into compact, uniform 1-inch spheres using clean hands, arranging them systematically on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven, allowing the turkey stuffing balls to roast for 15-20 minutes until they develop a crisp, golden-brown exterior.
- Remove from the oven and plate immediately, accompanying the savory morsels with complementary dipping sauces like traditional gravy or tangy cranberry sauce for enhanced flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize Texture by adjusting bread crumbs for crispier or softer balls depending on personal preference.
- Ensure Even Coating by rolling mixture gently and consistently to create uniform-sized stuffing balls for balanced cooking.
- Explore Dietary Alternatives by substituting regular ingredients with gluten-free bread crumbs or using plant-based alternatives for vegetarian version.
- Enhance Flavor Complexity by adding fresh herbs like chopped sage, thyme, or rosemary to elevate the overall taste profile of the stuffing balls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg