Description
Turkey Stuffing Balls are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines the classic flavors of mashed potatoes, stuffing, and turkey into a convenient, bite-sized form. Perfect for using up leftovers, they’re golden and crispy on the outside with a soft, savory interior. Serve with gravy or cranberry sauce for a delightful appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 cups stuffing
- 1 cup shredded turkey
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking. - Combine Ingredients:
In a large bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes, stuffing, shredded turkey, Parmesan cheese, egg, bread crumbs, salt, and black pepper. Stir until all the ingredients are well combined. - Shape into Balls:
Using your hands, form 1-inch balls from the mixture and place them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Be sure to space them out so they bake evenly. - Bake:
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the balls are golden brown and crispy on the outside. - Serve:
Serve warm with gravy or cranberry sauce for dipping. Enjoy these delicious turkey stuffing balls as an appetizer, side dish, or snack.
Notes
- Storage: Leftover turkey stuffing balls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for a few minutes to maintain their crispiness.
- Make-Ahead: These can be prepared ahead of time, formed into balls, and stored in the fridge or freezer before baking. Just bake them when ready to serve.
- Add Flavor: For a more robust flavor, you can add a pinch of garlic powder, onion powder, or fresh herbs like sage or thyme to the mixture.
- Serving Suggestion: These balls can also be served with a dipping sauce like ranch dressing or a honey mustard sauce for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg