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Basic Stuffing Balls With Variations Recipe

Elevate your holiday meals or weeknight dinners with these incredibly versatile stuffing balls! Perfect as a savory side dish alongside poultry and pork, or downsized into delightful appetizers served with cranberry sauce. Customize them to your liking – add apples, cranberries, nuts, or experiment with different bread types for endless flavor combinations. This recipe uses simple ingredients and clear instructions to create a truly unforgettable dish. Get creative and make it your own!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 82.7 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.4 (14 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Basic Stuffing Balls With Variations

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How to Make Basic Stuffing Balls With Variations

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 celery stalks, chopped, and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables with 6 cups of cubed bread (day-old bread works best!), 1/2 cup chicken broth (or more, as needed), 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon sage, 1/4 teaspoon thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Add your choice of variations: 1 cup chopped apples, raisins, cranberries, walnuts, or pecans.
  6. Gently mix all ingredients until well combined. Add more broth if needed to achieve a moist but not soggy consistency.
  7. Shape the mixture into 8 (or more, depending on desired size) balls. Dampen your hands with cold water if needed to prevent sticking.
  8. Place stuffing balls on the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through. For smaller appetizer-sized balls, reduce baking time to 10-15 minutes.
  10. If baking alongside a meat dish, add the stuffing balls to the oven during the final 30 minutes of cooking.
  11. Garnish your main dish with the stuffing balls and optional grilled bacon rolls (see optional recipe below).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

25g

Carbs

0g

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