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Cranberry and turkey stuffing balls served on a festive plate

Cranberry & Turkey Stuffing Balls

Delicious bite-sized snacks made with ground turkey, stuffing, and cranberries, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground turkey
  • 1 cup Stuffing mix
  • 1/2 cup Dried cranberries Avoid fresh cranberries for better texture.
  • 1 Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 stalk Celery, finely chopped
  • 1 Egg Acts as a binder.
  • 2 tbsp Parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, stuffing mix, dried cranberries, onion, celery, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix until well combined.
  • Form the mixture into bite-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet.

Cooking

  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked and golden brown.

Serving

  • Serve warm as a holiday appetizer.

Notes

To make ahead, refrigerate formed balls for up to 24 hours or freeze uncooked. Thaw before baking. For moist balls, a splash of chicken stock can be added if they look dry. Rotate tray halfway through baking to ensure even cooking.
Keyword Comfort Food, Cranberry Stuffing Balls, Holiday Snacks, meatballs, Turkey Appetizer