Description
Exquisite Turkey Stuffing Balls blend succulent turkey with aromatic herbs, delivering a flavorful and elegant centerpiece for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey (fresh for optimal flavor)
- 2 cups stale bread, cubed (preferably a hearty artisan loaf)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon sage, freshly chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 egg (large, room temperature)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth (homemade for richer flavor)
- 2 tablespoons butter (unsalted, also at room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon flour
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
- Chopped fresh herbs (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt one tablespoon of butter. Add onion and garlic, cooking until translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, sautéed onion and garlic, stale bread, fresh parsley, sage, thyme, Dijon mustard, egg, salt, and pepper. Stir until just combined, preserving some texture.
- With damp hands, form the mixture into balls approximately the size of golf balls, ensuring each is compact.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the turkey balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until golden, about 2 minutes. Gradually stir in broth, cooking until thickened, and season to taste.
- Drizzle sauce over the warm turkey stuffing balls, garnishing with freshly grated Parmesan and chopped herbs.
Notes
Use day-old bread for better moisture absorption. Consider adding crumbled feta for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg