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Colorful platter of golden-brown stuffing balls filled with bright red cranberries, garnished with fresh herbs on a rustic wooden board with a festive background.

Festive Cranberry and Turkey Stuffing Balls – The Ultimate Holiday Appetizer

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A delightful holiday appetizer made of turkey, cranberries, and herbs formed into bite-sized balls, baked to perfection and served warm.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 20 balls

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound cooked turkey, shredded
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
  • 1 cup stuffing mix
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for baking

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine shredded turkey, cranberries, stuffing mix, Parmesan, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  3. Form mixture into small balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
  4. Brush the balls lightly with olive oil.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Feel free to substitute fresh cranberries with dried cranberries soaked in orange juice.
  • For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free stuffing mix.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 stuffing balls
  • Calories: 150 Kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg