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Thanksgiving Stuffing Balls Side Dish

Thanksgiving Stuffing Balls Side Dish – Flavorful Holiday Bites

Thanksgiving Stuffing Balls are customizable, crispy, and tender bites that redefine traditional stuffing, making them a crowd-pleasing side dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 balls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 6 cups Day-Old Bread Cut into small cubes
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can be replaced with olive oil
  • 2 large Eggs For binding
For the Aromatics
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Poultry Seasoning Or mix of sage and thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
For Moisture
  • 1 cup Chicken or Turkey Broth Adjust for moisture
For Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Optional
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Optional garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Cut day-old bread into small cubes and toast for 10–12 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt unsalted butter. Sauté chopped onion, celery, and minced garlic for 6–8 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine toasted bread, sautéed vegetables, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper, eggs, and broth. Mix gently.
  4. Form the mixture into golf ball-sized balls and place on a greased baking sheet. Chill for 30 minutes if possible.
  5. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Let cool slightly before serving warm with gravy or cranberry sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Experiment with different types of bread and add-ins for unique flavors. Adjust seasoning to taste before baking for the best results.

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