Description
Delicious bites of Thanksgiving Stuffing Balls made with toasted bread, sautéed vegetables, and aromatic herbs, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf (about 14 oz) day-old bread, cut into small cubes (about 8 cups)
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp poultry seasoning (or 1 tsp sage + 1 tsp thyme)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 ½ cups chicken or turkey broth (add more if needed)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare Bread Base: Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet.
- Toast: Toast in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 10–12 minutes until dry but not browned. Set aside.
- Cook Veggies: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add: Add onion, celery, and garlic; sauté until soft and fragrant (about 6–8 minutes).
- Mix Stuffing: In a large bowl, combine toasted bread, cooked vegetables, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper, parsley, and Parmesan (if using).
- Stir in Eggs: Stir in eggs.
- Pour Broth: Slowly pour in broth, mixing until the bread is moist and holds together when pressed (not soggy).
- Shape the Balls: With damp hands, form the mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball.
- Place: Place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and crisp on the outside.
Notes
These stuffing balls can be made ahead of time and reheated, making them perfect for busy holiday kitchens.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg