Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls
Tender baked balls of ground turkey, bread crumbs, sage, onion, and cooked cranberries, finished until golden and cooked through.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cup plain dry bread crumbs
- 1 cup cooked cranberries whole berry cranberry sauce works too
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1 large egg beaten
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Cooking
- Prep. Heat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix. Mix the turkey, crumbs, cranberries, onion, garlic, parsley, sage, pepper, and egg with your hands until the mixture just holds together.
- Shape. Roll the mixture into 24 balls, each about one and a half inches wide, and set them on the pan.
- Bake. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until browned, then confirm 165 degrees F in the center.
- Rest. Rest the balls for 5 minutes, then serve warm.
Notes
Substitutions: Swap ground chicken for turkey or fresh thyme for sage.
Tips: Stop mixing as soon as the mixture holds together, and add chicken broth if it feels dry.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition does not include the optional chicken broth.