Description
Delectable stuffing balls bring classic holiday comfort with a crispy exterior and savory herbed interior. Delightful bite-sized morsels will become your new favorite side dish that everyone craves at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 4 cups (946 ml) dry stuffing mix
- 1 cup (237 ml) chicken broth
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Aromatic Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) celery, finely chopped
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and kitchen tools for a smooth preparation process.
- Thoroughly combine dry stuffing mix with warm chicken broth and melted butter, ensuring complete moisture absorption.
- Integrate beaten eggs into the mixture, creating a cohesive base for the stuffing balls.
- Finely dice onions and celery, incorporating them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Season the blend with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper, mixing until ingredients are uniformly distributed.
- Gently roll the mixture into compact spheres, approximately the size of golf balls, using light pressure to maintain a loose texture.
- Arrange the formed balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them to allow even heat circulation.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), creating an ideal cooking environment for the stuffing balls.
- Position the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and firm consistency.
- Once cooked, remove from the oven and let the stuffing balls rest for a few minutes to set their structure.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant visual appeal and added flavor complexity.
- Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy the aromatic, herbaceous stuffing balls while warm.
Notes
- Swap chicken broth with vegetable broth to create a vegetarian version that’s just as flavorful and satisfying.
- Customize the seasoning by adding herbs like thyme, rosemary, or sage to enhance the traditional stuffing ball profile.
- Make ahead and freeze unbaked stuffing balls for quick, convenient holiday meal prep or unexpected dinner emergencies.
- Ensure even cooking and crispy exteriors by gently rolling the balls halfway through baking to promote uniform browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg