Festive Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls
These Festive Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls are the perfect bite-sized holiday appetizer or side. Moist, savory, and slightly sweet from the cranberries — they bring all the flavors of Thanksgiving in one delicious mouthful.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
- parchment paper or cooking spray
- mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover stuffing (or prepared boxed stuffing)
- 1 cup cooked turkey, chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- as needed cooking spray or oil for greasing pan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix stuffing, chopped turkey, mozzarella, and dried cranberries until well combined.
- Add eggs and breadcrumbs to the mixture and stir until it holds together like meatballs.
- Use your hands to shape the mixture into 18 balls, about 2 inches in diameter each.
- Place stuffing balls on prepared baking sheet and lightly spray or brush with oil.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden and heated through. Serve warm with gravy or cranberry sauce.
Notes
Make ahead and freeze for up to a month. Reheat at 350°F for 10–15 minutes. You can swap dried cranberries with chopped dried apricots for a unique twist. Serve with gravy or cranberry sauce for dipping!
