Description
Delightfully bite-sized stuffing balls combining savory turkey and sweet cranberries, perfect for festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey (preferably lean)
- 2 cups stale bread, cubed (sourdough or white)
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries (or dried cranberries, chopped)
- 1/4 cup parsley, freshly chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium recommended)
- 1 egg (lightly beaten)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (for a crisp finish)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, stale bread, onion, celery, cranberries, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly with hands until slightly coarse.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together chicken broth and beaten egg. Slowly add to the turkey mixture until moist but not soggy. Adjust with more broth if needed.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Form mixture into golf ball-sized spheres, ensuring they hold their shape.
- Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For deeper flavor, sauté onions and celery before mixing. Can be made gluten-free by substituting bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg