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Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls Recipe

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These Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls are a delightful twist on traditional stuffing, combining lean ground turkey with fresh cranberries and aromatic herbs, baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a savory appetizer or side dish for holiday meals, they’re packed with flavor and easy to make.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • Olive oil, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the stuffing balls evenly.
  2. Prepare the Stuffing: In a large bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, fresh cranberries, finely chopped onion, celery, minced garlic, dried sage, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. This mixture forms the flavorful base of your stuffing balls.
  3. Add the Turkey: Add the ground turkey, eggs, and chicken broth to the stuffing mixture. Combine thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated, forming a cohesive mixture that can be shaped.
  4. Form the Balls: Using your hands, take portions of the mixture and roll them into balls approximately 1 to 1½ inches in diameter, ensuring they are compact so they hold their shape while baking.
  5. Arrange on a Baking Sheet: Lightly grease a baking sheet and place the stuffing balls on it, spacing them evenly to allow heat circulation and even browning. Drizzle or brush a little olive oil over the balls to help achieve a golden crust.
  6. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the stuffing balls for 20 to 25 minutes. They should become golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
  7. Serve: Remove from the oven and let the stuffing balls cool for a few minutes before serving. They make an excellent appetizer or accompaniment to your meal.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, you can add a little more chicken broth if the mixture feels too dry while forming balls.
  • Fresh cranberries can be substituted with dried ones soaked in warm water if fresh are unavailable.
  • Feel free to add chopped fresh herbs like parsley for additional flavor and color.
  • Leftover stuffing balls can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
  • Ensure ground turkey is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety.

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