Turkey stuffing Balls Recipe
Transform your holiday leftovers into something extraordinary with these crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside turkey stuffing balls. Ideal for entertaining or a cozy post-holiday snack!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 Balls
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Mashed Potatoes:
- 3 cups mashed potatoes
Stuffing:
- 3 cups stuffing
Shredded Turkey:
- 1½ cups shredded turkey
Additional:
- Gravy for serving
- Black pepper to taste
- Panko breadcrumbs (optional)
- Butter/oil for frying (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Bring all ingredients to room temperature. Warm potatoes slightly if needed. Moisten stuffing with broth if dry.
- Mix & Form: Combine potatoes and stuffing in a large bowl. Fold in shredded turkey. Season with pepper if needed. Form into 12 golf ball-sized portions.
- For Baked Version: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place on lined baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes until hot and crispy.
- For Pan-Fried Version: Roll balls in panko breadcrumbs. Heat butter/oil in a nonstick pan. Fry until golden, turning gently.
- Serve: Top with hot gravy. Add cranberry sauce if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Keep mixture chilled if not cooking immediately
- Add extra broth or butter if mixture is dry
- Can be frozen before cooking
- Makes perfect party appetizers
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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