Description
Delicious and savory turkey stuffing balls are the perfect comfort food, combining mashed potatoes, stuffing, and turkey into crispy, golden bites. Ideal for holiday gatherings or weeknight dinners, these easy-to-make appetizers are savory, hearty, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
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Mashed Potatoes
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
Stuffing
- 2 cups stuffing
Shredded Turkey
- 1 cup shredded turkey
Cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Binding Agents and Seasonings
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, stuffing, shredded turkey, grated Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, bread crumbs, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Form Balls: Using your hands, take portions of the mixture and shape them into 1-inch balls, ensuring they are tightly packed.
- Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange the turkey stuffing balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced slightly apart to allow for even cooking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and heated through.
- Serve: Serve the hot stuffing balls with gravy or cranberry sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix chopped fresh herbs like parsley or thyme into the mixture before forming the balls.
- These stuffing balls can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven just before serving for best texture.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite cheeses or seasonings for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls (about 70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
