Thanksgiving Stuffing Balls
Delicious Thanksgiving Stuffing Balls made with day-old bread, vegetables, and spices, perfect for the holiday feast.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 balls
Calories 150 kcal
oven
baking sheet
Skillet
large bowl
- 1 loaf day-old bread, cut into small cubes about 14 oz, about 8 cups
- ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoon poultry seasoning or 1 teaspoon sage + 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 ½ cups chicken or turkey broth add more if needed
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional, for extra flavor
Preparation Steps
Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet.
Toast in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 10–12 minutes until dry but not browned. Set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add onion, celery, and garlic; sauté until soft and fragrant (about 6–8 minutes).
In a large bowl, combine toasted bread, cooked vegetables, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper, parsley, and Parmesan (if using).
Stir in eggs.
Slowly pour in broth, mixing until the bread is moist and holds together when pressed (not soggy).
With damp hands, form the mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball.
Place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and crisp on the outside.
Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Comfort Food, Holiday Recipe, stuffing, stuffing balls, Thanksgiving