Description
Savory stuffing balls packed with ground turkey, dried cranberries, and fresh herbs, baked until golden and crispy. A perfect holiday appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 6 cups cubed stale bread (such as French or sourdough)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced celery
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, cooked onion mixture, dried cranberries, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add ground turkey and beaten eggs to the bowl. Pour in chicken broth gradually while mixing until the mixture is moist but holds together. You may not need all the broth.
- Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American