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Close-up of golden-brown stuffing balls studded with bright red cranberries, arranged on a rustic white plate, with hints of fresh herbs and a festive holiday table setting in soft focus.

Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls – Irresistible Holiday Appetizer 🍽️

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A flavorful mixture of seasoned turkey, dried cranberries, and herbs, baked into bite-sized stuffing balls that are crispy on the outside and moist inside.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 balls

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 cups stuffing bread cubes
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sage
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, chopped onion, garlic, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add bread cubes and cranberries, mixing thoroughly.
  4. Form the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

  • Feel free to add chopped walnuts for extra crunch.
  • Serve with cranberry sauce for added flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ball
  • Calories: 75 Kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg