Description
These Turkey Stuffing Balls are a perfect way to use up leftover Thanksgiving ingredients. Combining mashed potatoes, stuffing, and shredded turkey with Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs, these bite-sized delights are baked to golden perfection. Serve them with gravy or cranberry sauce for a delicious appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 cups stuffing
- 1 cup shredded turkey
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- ¼ cup bread crumbs
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, stuffing, shredded turkey, grated Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, bread crumbs, salt, and black pepper.
- Form Balls: Mix the ingredients well until thoroughly combined. Using your hands, form the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange the turkey stuffing balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the balls are golden brown and heated through.
- Serve: Serve the turkey stuffing balls hot with gravy or cranberry sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can mix in some chopped fresh herbs like parsley or thyme.
- These stuffing balls can also be made ahead and reheated in the oven just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
