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Homemade Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls Recipe on a white plate with cranberry sauce and herb garnish.

Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls

Leftover Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls meets ground turkey and cranberries in these festive bite-sized stuffing balls—crispy outside, tender inside, and perfect for holiday parties or potlucks.
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cranberry stuffing balls, Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls, How to make stuffing balls, Old fashioned cranberry turkey stuffing balls Recipe, Turkey and stuffing balls crisps, Turkey and stuffing meatballs with gravy, Turkey stuffing Appetizers
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Cooling: 5 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 24 balls
Calories: 85kcal
Cost: $13

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For combining ingredients)
  • 1 Small ice cream scoop (Helps portion evenly)
  • 2 Rimmed baking sheets (Line with parchment)
  • As needed Parchment paper (Prevents sticking)
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer (Ensure turkey reaches 165°F)

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Prepared stuffing - Leftover or fresh
  • 1 lb Ground turkey - Lean or regular
  • 2 large Eggs - Beaten
  • ½ cup Dried cranberries - Sweet-tart flavor
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs - Adjust for moisture
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh sage - Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme - Minced
  • ½ cup Onion - Diced, optional
  • ½ cup Celery - Diced, optional
  • 2 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • ¼ cup Chicken or turkey broth - Only if mixture is dry
  • 1 teaspoon Poultry seasoning - Optional
  • To taste Salt & black pepper - Season to preference
  • Optional add-ins - Pecans, apples, bacon, parsley, Parmesan

Instructions

  • Mix stuffing and ground turkey in a large bowl. Add eggs, cranberries, breadcrumbs, herbs, salt, and pepper. Adjust with more breadcrumbs or broth for consistency.
  • Wet hands, scoop mixture with a small scoop, roll into 1.5-inch balls, and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F, lightly spray balls with oil, and bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown and internal temp reaches 165°F.
  • Let rest 5 minutes, then arrange on platter with cranberry sauce, gravy, and garnish.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

Nutrition

Serving: 1ball | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.7mg