Description
These savory and perfectly seasoned Turkey Stuffing Balls bring all the comforting flavors of holiday stuffing into a convenient, bite-sized form. They are wonderfully adaptable, making them ideal for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
1 lb Ground Turkey (lean)
6 cups Stale Bread (cubed, preferably day-old sourdough or white sandwich bread)
1.5 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth (low sodium)
1 medium Onion (finely diced)
2 Celery Stalks (finely diced)
2 tbsp Fresh Sage (finely chopped)
1 tbsp Fresh Thyme (finely chopped)
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (finely chopped)
1 Large Egg
2 tbsp Unsalted Butter or Olive Oil
1 tsp Salt (or to taste)
1/2 tsp Black Pepper (or to taste)
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: If your bread is not already stale, cube it and spread it on a baking sheet. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until lightly toasted and dry
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet, melt butter or heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent. Stir in fresh sage and thyme, cooking for another minute
- Cook the Turkey: In the same skillet, add the ground turkey and cook until fully browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cubed stale bread, chicken or vegetable broth, whisked egg, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the mixing bowl
- Mix Thoroughly: Mix all the ingredients gently until combined, being careful not to overmix
- Form the Stuffing Balls: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Using your hands, scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a firm ball
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brow
- Serve and Enjoy: Let cool for a few minutes before serving
Notes
Use slightly stale bread for best results.
Don't overmix to avoid tough stuffing balls.
Adjust moisture if needed based on bread type.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 280-320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400-500 mg
- Fat: 12-15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4-5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5-7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25-30 g
- Fiber: 2-3 g
- Protein: 18-22 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg