Best Ever Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls
These Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls are a festive twist on classic holiday stuffing rolled into flavorful, bite-sized portions. Made with juicy ground turkey, cranberries, breadcrumbs, and herbs, they’re perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or savory holiday snack.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 cups bread crumbs
- 1 cup cooked cranberries
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, cranberries, onion, garlic, parsley, sage, salt, and pepper.
- Add the beaten egg and mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls (about golf-ball size) and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Cranberry swap: Use dried cranberries soaked in warm water if you don’t have cooked cranberries.
- Add-ins: Chopped pecans, walnuts, or red pepper flakes for crunch or heat.
- Flavor twist: Use poultry seasoning or a splash of chicken broth for extra stuffing flavor.
- Make-ahead: Prepare and shape the balls a day ahead and bake when ready.
- Reheat: Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes, or microwave briefly.
- Freezer-friendly: Freeze baked stuffing balls and reheat at 350°F for 15–20 minutes from frozen.