Description
Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls are a festive blend of savory turkey, sweet-tart cranberries, herbs, and buttery breadcrumbs. Perfect for holidays or cozy nights.
Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey
1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
1 cup sautéed mushrooms (shiitake or cremini)
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp butter or olive oil
1.5 cups breadcrumbs or cubed day-old bread
2 eggs
2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (sage, thyme, or rosemary)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Sauté onion, garlic, and mushrooms in butter until soft.
3. In a bowl, combine turkey, sautéed mix, cranberries, breadcrumbs, herbs, and eggs.
4. Mix gently until evenly combined.
5. Form mixture into golf ball-sized balls.
6. Place on greased baking sheet.
7. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
8. Let rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Use dried cranberries for a sweeter profile.
Substitute turkey with ground chicken if desired.
Pairs beautifully with gravy or cranberry sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 balls
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cranberry turkey stuffing balls, holiday appetizer, turkey stuffing bites