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Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls – Easy Holiday Recipe

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Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls are a festive, bite-sized dish made with ground turkey, fresh cranberries, savory herbs, and breadcrumbs. Perfect as a holiday appetizer, party finger food, or creative way to use leftovers, they’re crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and full of classic Thanksgiving flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1lb ground turkey
  • 1 cupfresh cranberries, roughly chopped
  • 1 cupbreadcrumbs
  • 1medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 2cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tspdried sage
  • 1 tspdried thyme
  • 1 tspsalt
  • ½ tspblack pepper
  • 2large eggs
  • ½ cupchicken broth
  • Olive oil, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease it.
  2. In a skillet, sauté onion, celery, and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until soft (about 5 minutes). Let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, mix breadcrumbs, cranberries, sautéed vegetables, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add ground turkey, eggs, and chicken broth. Mix until well combined.
  5. Form mixture into 1 to 1½ inch balls using your hands or a cookie scoop.
  6. Place stuffing balls on the baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  8. Let cool slightly and serve warm with dipping sauce or gravy.

Notes

Make ahead: Form and refrigerate unbaked balls up to 24 hours in advance.
Freeze after baking for up to 2 months; reheat in oven or air fryer.
Swap breadcrumbs for gluten-free or low-carb options if desired.
Dried cranberries can be used instead of fresh—use ½ cup.

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