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Cranberry Turkey Stuffing BallS

Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls

Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls are delicious bite-sized meatballs perfect for holiday gatherings, blending savory and sweet flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 meatballs
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 177
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 0.5 lb mushrooms, finely chopped (about 3 cups)
  • 1 cup onion, finely chopped (about ½ large onion)
  • 0.5 cup celery, finely chopped
Meat and Stuffing Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground turkey breast
  • 0.5 cup coarsely ground cornmeal or dry cornbread stuffing
  • 0.5 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • sheet pan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or brush with oil.
  2. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Using a meatball scoop or melon baller, form 24 meatballs, each 1½ inches in size. Place them 1 inch apart on the sheet pan.
  4. Bake uncovered for 18-22 minutes until the center of the meatballs reaches 165ºF.
  5. Serve warm with mini skewers or with cranberry sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 13gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 290mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Mix gently to avoid dense meatballs and chill the mixture for easier handling. Always check the internal temperature for food safety.

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