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Homemade Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls Recipe on a white plate with cranberry sauce and herb garnish.

Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls

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Leftover Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls meets ground turkey and cranberries in these festive bite-sized stuffing balls—crispy outside, tender inside, and perfect for holiday parties or potlucks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 balls
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Prepared stuffing - Leftover or fresh
  • 1 lb Ground turkey - Lean or regular
  • 2 large Eggs - Beaten
  • ½ cup Dried cranberries - Sweet-tart flavor
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs - Adjust for moisture
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh sage - Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme - Minced
  • ½ cup Onion - Diced, optional
  • ½ cup Celery - Diced, optional
  • 2 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • ¼ cup Chicken or turkey broth - Only if mixture is dry
  • 1 teaspoon Poultry seasoning - Optional
  • To taste Salt & black pepper - Season to preference
  • Optional add-ins - Pecans, apples, bacon, parsley, Parmesan

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For combining ingredients)
  • 1 Small ice cream scoop (Helps portion evenly)
  • 2 Rimmed baking sheets (Line with parchment)
  • As needed Parchment paper (Prevents sticking)
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer (Ensure turkey reaches 165°F)

Method
 

  1. Mix stuffing and ground turkey in a large bowl. Add eggs, cranberries, breadcrumbs, herbs, salt, and pepper. Adjust with more breadcrumbs or broth for consistency.
  2. Wet hands, scoop mixture with a small scoop, roll into 1.5-inch balls, and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F, lightly spray balls with oil, and bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown and internal temp reaches 165°F.
  4. Let rest 5 minutes, then arrange on platter with cranberry sauce, gravy, and garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.7mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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