Description
Savory Cranberry Stuffing Balls are a delicious and festive side dish perfect for any holiday meal. These bite-sized treats combine the flavors of stuffing, cranberries, and herbs for a delightful addition to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups prepared stuffing (boxed, homemade, or leftover)
- 1 cup dried cranberries (or chopped fresh cranberries)
- ½ cup finely chopped onion (optional)
- 2 TBSP butter
- 2 TBSP fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for serving)
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- ¼ cup broth (chicken or vegetable) — only as needed
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Oil spray or a drizzle of olive oil for baking
Instructions
- Prep the Mix: If your stuffing is cold or leftover, warm slightly so it’s easy to work with. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onions (if using) until soft, about 3 minutes. Add onions to stuffing mixture. Stir in cranberries and parsley. Add egg and mix gently. Add a splash of broth only if mixture feels dry — it should hold together like meatballs.
- Form the Balls: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment. Roll stuffing mixture into golf-ball sized balls (about 1.5–2 tbsp each). Place onto baking sheet. Lightly spray or drizzle with oil for extra browning.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown, crispy on the outside, and soft and moist on the inside.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the stuffing with your favorite herbs and spices.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Serve with additional parsley for garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffing ball
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg