Delicious Thanksgiving Stuffing Balls Recipe for a Festive Feast
Elevate your holiday feast with these delicious Thanksgiving Stuffing Balls, a delightful twist on traditional stuffing. Packed with savory goodness and a hint of sweetness, they are sure to impress and satisfy every palate.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Day-old bread (mix of white and whole grain)
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Fresh sage
- Fresh thyme
- Fresh rosemary
- Celery
- Onion
- Mushrooms (optional)
- Carrots (optional)
- Olive oil or butter for sautéing
- Eggs (or flax eggs: 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water)
- Shredded cheddar or parmesan (optional)
- Nutritional yeast (for dairy-free version)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut your bread into small cubes and spread them out on a baking sheet. Toast them in the oven for about 10 minutes until slightly crispy.
- In a skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and celery, cooking until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. If you're adding mushrooms, toss them in now until they release their moisture.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes, sautéed veggies, chopped herbs, and any additional ingredients like cheese. Mix well.
- Gradually stir in the broth until the mixture is moist but not soggy. Then, add the eggs (or flax eggs) and mix until everything is well combined.
- Using your hands, take a scoop of the mixture and form it into balls about the size of a golf ball. Place them on a greased baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
- Bake the stuffing balls in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and slightly crispy on the outside.
- Once done, let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices. You can prepare the mixture a day in advance and refrigerate it until you're ready to form and bake the balls.