Introduction
Stuffing Balls are a fun, bite-sized twist on traditional stuffing. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these savory balls are packed with herbs, onion, celery, and buttery flavor. Perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or even a snack for holiday gatherings.
⏱️ Prep Time
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 25–30 minutes
- Total Time: 40–45 minutes
🧰 Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Skillet
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or greased foil
- Spoon or cookie scoop
📝 Ingredients (Makes about 20–24 balls)
- 4 cups dry bread cubes or seasoned stuffing mix
- ½ cup butter
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ¾–1 cup chicken broth
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
📌 Ingredient Notes
- Bread: Day-old bread works best for structure.
- Butter: Adds richness and helps crisp the outside.
- Eggs: Bind the stuffing into firm balls.
- Herbs: Sage and thyme give classic stuffing flavor.
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté Vegetables
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and celery; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Mix the Stuffing
- In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, sage, thyme, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add sautéed vegetables and mix well.
- Add Eggs & Broth
- Stir in beaten eggs.
- Gradually add chicken broth until the mixture is moist but not soggy.
- Form Balls
- Scoop and roll mixture into golf-ball-sized balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
🧾 Nutrition Facts (Approx. per ball)
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Protein: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fat: 5 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
