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Colorful presentation of golden-brown stuffing balls filled with vibrant red cranberries and tender turkey, garnished with fresh parsley on a rustic white plate, with a holiday-themed background featuring pinecones and twinkling lights.

Festive Cranberry and Turkey Stuffing Balls for Holiday Joy

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These cranberry and turkey stuffing balls are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with holiday flavors. An easy and impressive appetizer for any celebration.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 20 balls

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound cooked turkey, crumbled
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 cups stuffing mix (prepared or dry)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked turkey, cranberries, stuffing mix, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add beaten eggs and mix until well combined.
  3. Form mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Fry stuffing balls in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
  6. Drain on paper towels and serve warm garnished with extra parsley.

Notes

  • You can prepare these balls ahead and refrigerate before frying for easier serving.
  • For a healthier option, bake the balls at 375°F for 20 minutes instead of frying.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Holiday

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ball
  • Calories: 85 Kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg