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Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls

  • Author: Chef mia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 balls 1x
  • Method: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Delicious bite-sized balls made with turkey, cranberries, and herbs, perfect for holiday appetizers or sides.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 egg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, dried cranberries, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, sage, thyme, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the balls on all sides for about 5 minutes.
  5. Transfer the balls to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
  6. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute ground turkey with plant-based meat alternatives. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.


Nutrition

  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Protein: 8g