Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls
Delicious and healthy cranberry turkey stuffing balls, perfect for appetizers.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 lb mushrooms, finely chopped about 3 cups
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped about ½ large onion
- 0.5 cup celery, finely chopped
- 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
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF (190ºC) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or grease it with oil.
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients thoroughly. Make sure to mix well until everything is evenly distributed.
- Use a meatball scoop or melon baller to form 24 meatballs, each about 1½ inches in size. The mixture should be moist but hold its shape.
- Place them 1 inch apart on the prepared pan to allow for even cooking.
- Bake the meatballs uncovered for 18-22 minutes, or until the center reaches 165ºF (74ºC).
- Serve the meatballs warm on mini skewers or with cranberry sauce for dipping. For a pop of color, sprinkle some parsley on top.
Notes
These meatballs are perfect for holiday gatherings or as a tasty appetizer for any occasion.