Stuffing Balls

🧆 Classic Stuffing Balls Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 12–15 stuffing balls

📝 Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon butter (plus extra for greasing)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced (optional)

• 1 teaspoon dried sage (or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped)

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 4 cups (about 200g) dry bread cubes or stuffing mix

• 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth (more as needed)

• 1 egg, beaten

• Optional add-ins:

  • 1/2 cup cooked sausage, crumbled

  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries

  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.

2. Sauté veggies: In a skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook until soft (about 5–7 minutes). Add garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 more minute.

3. Mix stuffing: In a large bowl, combine bread cubes (or stuffing mix) with sautéed veggies. Stir in any optional add-ins you like (e.g., sausage, cranberries, nuts).

4. Add liquid: Pour in the beaten egg and broth. Mix until the bread is moistened but not soggy. Add a bit more broth if it’s too dry.

5. Form balls: Using clean hands, shape the mixture into balls (about the size of a golf ball). You should get around 12–15.

6. Bake: Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and slightly crispy on the outside.

🧊 Storage Tips:

• Make ahead: Prepare and shape balls, refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.

• Freezing: Bake, cool completely, and freeze. Reheat at 350°F for 10–15 mins.