Thanksgiving Stuffing Balls
Savory stuffing shaped into bite-sized balls with bread crumbs, cranberries, sage, garlic, and onion—oven-baked until golden and crisp. A festive, easy-to-serve Thanksgiving appetizer or side.
Equipment
- Baking sheet or tray
- Mixing Bowl
- Spoon or hands for shaping
Ingredients
- 2 cups bread crumbs
- ½ cup cooked cranberries fresh or dried
- ¼ cup sage fresh or dried
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- ¼ cup butter melted
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease a baking sheet or line with parchment.
- In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, cranberries, sage, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable broth and melted butter.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry mixture. Stir until well combined and moist.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then form into 1–1.5 inch balls using clean hands.
- Arrange balls on prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown, turning halfway through for even baking.
- Allow to cool slightly (about 5 minutes) before serving warm.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days, or freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag, for up to 2–3 months. Reheat in a 350 °F oven until warmed through. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}