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Thanksgiving Stuffing Balls Side Dish

Thanksgiving Stuffing Balls Side Dish: A Flavorful Holiday Hit

Thanksgiving Stuffing Balls Side Dish is a delicious and customizable addition to your holiday table.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 balls
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 6 cups day-old bread, cubed stale or sourdough works best
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter can swap with olive oil
  • 2 large eggs acts as a binder
For the Aromatics
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
For Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp poultry seasoning or use 1 tsp each of sage and thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped optional
For Moisture and Flavor
  • 1 cup chicken or turkey broth adjust for consistency
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese optional, replace with favorite cheese

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Spread the day-old bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast for 10-12 minutes.
  2. Melt unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add onion, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until softened.
  3. Combine the toasted bread cubes, sautéed vegetables, poultry seasoning, salt, black pepper, and eggs in a mixing bowl. Stir in the broth gradually until coated.
  4. Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized balls and place on a greased baking sheet.
  5. Increase oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Let cool and serve warm with gravy or cranberry sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These stuffing balls can be made 24 hours in advance for convenience. Adjust seasoning to taste before baking.

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