Description
Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls are the perfect post-holiday appetizer or snack made with leftover turkey, stuffing, and sweet cranberry sauce. These golden baked bites are freezer-friendly, easy to make, and bursting with cozy flavor. Great for parties, meal prep, or a twist on Thanksgiving leftovers.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or finely chopped
2 cups stuffing (homemade or boxed)
1/2 cup cranberry sauce
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons melted butter (optional, for brushing)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.
3. Add the eggs, salt, and pepper, mixing thoroughly until everything is well incorporated.
4. Form the mixture into golf ball-sized portions using your hands or a cookie scoop.
5. Place them evenly spaced on the baking sheet.
6. Optional: Brush each ball with melted butter for a golden finish.
7. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden and heated through.
8. Let them cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Make sure the stuffing isn’t too dry or too wet—moisten with broth if needed.
To make them ahead, freeze unbaked balls and bake straight from frozen (add 5 minutes).
Add a touch of rosemary or thyme for extra holiday flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 balls
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 85mg