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Festive Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls

Festive Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls for a Joyful Holiday Feast

Delight your guests with these Festive Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls, a perfect blend of savory turkey and sweet cranberries for your holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Turkey Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey providing rich flavor and moisture
  • 1 cup Cranberries chopped for sweetness and tartness
  • 1 large Eggs for binding
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs texture; gluten-free options can be used
Aromatics
  • 1 medium Onion diced for savory flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
Seasoning and Herbs
  • 1 tablespoon Herbs e.g., parsley, thyme, fresh or dried
  • to taste Salt adjust according to preference
  • to taste Pepper adjust according to preference

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a greased baking sheet.
  2. Combine ground turkey, cranberries, breadcrumbs, eggs, onion, garlic, and herbs in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Season with salt and pepper, taste, and adjust seasoning.
  4. Shape the mixture into 1-2 inch balls and place them on the greased baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Cool slightly before serving as a warm appetizer.

Nutrition

Serving: 2ballsCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These stuffing balls can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge for up to one day or frozen for longer storage. Serve with cranberry sauce for dipping.

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