Festive Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls

Mini bites of savory-sweet holiday flavor – perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas!

These Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls are everything you love about classic stuffing, rolled into flavorful, bite-sized servings. Loaded with ground turkey, sweet cranberries, savory herbs, and baked to golden perfection, they’re a holiday must-make. Great as a side dish or festive appetizer, and so easy to prep ahead!

Why You’ll Love This

• Holiday Flavor in Every Bite: Sage, thyme, and cranberries create that signature seasonal taste.
• Make-Ahead Friendly: Perfect for prepping the day before and reheating.
• Versatile: Serve them with gravy, cranberry sauce, or even as leftovers in sliders!
• Crowd-Pleaser: A fun, family-friendly dish that’s easy to eat and packed with comfort.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ cup chicken broth
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ¼ cup chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, cranberries, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Stir in chicken broth, eggs, and parsley until evenly mixed.
4. Form into balls (about 1.5–2 inches in diameter) and place on baking sheet.
5. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temp should reach 165°F).
6. Serve warm, with optional cranberry sauce or gravy on the side.

Tips & Storage

• Make ahead: Form and refrigerate balls up to 1 day in advance.
• To freeze: Bake, cool, and freeze. Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through.
• Customize: Add chopped nuts for crunch, or swap turkey for ground chicken or pork.
• Moisture check: Too dry? Add a splash more broth. Too wet? More breadcrumbs.

Final Thoughts

Perfect for any holiday spread, these stuffing balls offer the classic taste of Thanksgiving stuffing in a fun and festive form. Whether as a side dish, snack, or main course for smaller gatherings, they bring warmth and cheer to the table with minimal effort.

The Goods

Festive Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls

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These festive Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls combine ground turkey, dried cranberries, and savory herbs for a perfect holiday appetizer or side dish. Baked and bite-sized!

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Recipes

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ cup chicken broth
• 2 eggs beaten
• ¼ cup chopped parsley

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, cranberries, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
• Stir in chicken broth, eggs, and parsley until evenly mixed.
• Form into balls (about 1.5–2 inches in diameter) and place on baking sheet.
• Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temp should reach 165°F).
• Serve warm, with optional cranberry sauce or gravy on the side.

Notes

Make ahead: Form and refrigerate balls up to 1 day in advance.

To freeze: Bake, cool, and freeze. Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through.

Customize: Add chopped nuts for crunch, or swap turkey for ground chicken or pork.

Moisture check: Too dry? Add a splash more broth. Too wet? More breadcrumbs.