Turkey Stuffing Balls with Cranberry and Gravy

Turkey Stuffing Balls with Cranberry and Gravy

Ingredients:

• 4 cups dry bread cubes
• 1 cup cooked turkey, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
• 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 cup chicken or turkey broth
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• Gravy for serving
• Fresh herbs (like parsley), for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Stuffing Mixture:
   • In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, cooked turkey, dried cranberries, celery, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, sage, and thyme.
   • Mix the chicken broth and beaten eggs together and pour over the bread mixture. Stir until well combined.
   • Drizzle the melted butter over the mixture and mix thoroughly.
3. Form Stuffing Balls:
   • Using your hands, form the mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and firm.
5. Prepare Gravy:
   • While the stuffing balls are baking, prepare your favorite gravy or heat a pre-made gravy.
6. Serve:
   • Arrange the baked stuffing balls on a serving plate. Drizzle with gravy and garnish with fresh herbs.
   • Serve warm.

These stuffing balls are perfect for using up leftover turkey and adding a festive touch to your meals. They combine all the traditional flavors of a holiday dinner in a single bite-sized treat! Enjoy making and serving them! If you have any more requests or need modifications, feel free to ask.