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Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls

Savory baked stuffing balls made with turkey, herbs, and sweet cranberries — perfect for holidays and leftovers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Stuffing Mixture
  • 3 cups cooked turkey shredded
  • 4 cups day-old bread cubes
  • 0.5 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup chicken broth as needed
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Sauté onion and celery until soft, add garlic and cook briefly.
  3. Combine bread cubes, turkey, cranberries, herbs, and sautéed vegetables.
  4. Whisk eggs, melted butter, and broth. Mix into stuffing mixture.
  5. Form into golf ball-sized rounds and place on baking sheet.
  6. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

Adjust broth gradually to prevent sogginess. Can be frozen after baking.