Description
Craving something unique for your Thanksgiving menu or creative with leftovers? These Thanksgiving Stuffing Balls bring all the cozy, savory flavors of classic holiday stuffing into convenient, golden-baked bites. Perfect as a holiday appetizer, easy dinner side, or party snack, they’re packed with herbs, sautéed vegetables, and bread, then baked to crispy perfection. Great for make-ahead meals, freezer-friendly, and totally customizable — these are a must for anyone hunting down quick breakfast options, healthy snack ideas, or dinner recipes that please a crowd.
Ingredients
6 cups cubed day-old bread
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon dried sage
0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 large eggs, beaten
1.5 to 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Olive oil or melted butter for brushing
0.5 cup grated parmesan or cooked crumbled sausage (optional)
Instructions
1. Cut bread into small cubes and toast in the oven at 300°F for 10 minutes until dry.
2. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onions and celery for 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
3. Stir in parsley, sage, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
4. In a large bowl, combine toasted bread and sautéed veggies. Add eggs and slowly pour in broth until the mixture holds together.
5. Mix in optional parmesan or sausage. Let the mixture cool slightly.
6. Shape into 1/4 cup-sized balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7. Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush balls with olive oil or melted butter.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness if desired.
9. Serve warm with gravy or cranberry sauce.
Notes
Use dry or day-old bread to avoid sogginess.
Let the mixture rest before shaping to help it hold together.
Customize with sausage, mushrooms, or your favorite herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg