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Thanksgiving Stuffing Balls Side Dish

Savory Thanksgiving Stuffing Balls Side Dish You'll Love

These Thanksgiving Stuffing Balls are a delightful twist on traditional stuffing - crispy outside, fluffy inside, and easily customizable for your holiday table.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 6 cups Day-Old Bread Use sourdough or hearty white bread.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with olive oil.
  • 1 large Onion Finely chopped.
  • 2 stalks Celery Chopped finely.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Poultry Seasoning Alternatives include sage and thyme.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For Binding and Moisture
  • 2 large Eggs Ensure they're at room temperature.
  • 1 cup Chicken or Turkey Broth Vegetable broth for vegetarian option.
For Extra Flavor
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Optional; can use favorite cheese variety.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, optional.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and cut the day-old bread into cubes. Toast the bread for about 10–12 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet, melt unsalted butter and sauté chopped onion, celery, and minced garlic for 6–8 minutes until tender.
  3. In a large bowl, combine toasted bread cubes with sautéed vegetables. Add poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Fold in eggs and broth.
  4. Form the mixture into 2-inch balls and place them on a greased baking sheet, leaving space between each. Chill for 30 minutes if desired.
  5. Increase oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Allow to cool briefly and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These stuffing balls can be customized with various mix-ins like sausage or cranberries. Chill before baking for better shape retention.

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