Description
Cranberry turkey stuffing balls are the ultimate holiday treat, combining savory ground turkey and sweet, tangy cranberries into a bite-sized delight. With a crispy exterior and a flavorful filling, these tasty morsels will elevate any festive gathering or cozy dinner. Easy to prepare and perfect for make-ahead entertaining, they promise to impress your guests and leave them craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened)
- 1/2 onion (finely chopped)
- 1 stalk celery (finely sliced)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by finely chopping the onion and celery.
- Sauté onion and celery in olive oil over medium heat until translucent (about 4–5 minutes).
- In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, cranberries, sautéed veggies, herbs, egg, and chicken broth until combined.
- Scoop the mixture into one-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute cranberries with dried apricots or add nuts for extra crunch. For gluten-free options, use gluten-free breadcrumbs. These can be prepared ahead of time; just refrigerate before baking.