Description
These savory stuffing balls are a delightful addition to any holiday meal or gathering. With a crispy exterior and a moist, flavorful interior, they are sure to become a new family favorite. Perfect for individual servings, these stuffing balls can be made ahead of time and reheated for convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Cubes:
- 6 cups cubed day-old bread (white or sourdough)
Vegetable Mixture:
- 1 cup onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup celery (finely chopped)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Binding and Garnish:
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1½ cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onion and celery until soft and fragrant.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine bread cubes, sautéed vegetables, seasonings, eggs, and broth. Let sit to absorb.
- Form Balls: Shape mixture into golf ball-sized balls and place on baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Great for individual servings
- Perfect for holidays or meal prep
- Make ahead and reheat in the oven
- Consider using a mix of white and whole wheat bread for added texture
- For a heartier variation, add cooked sausage or chopped nuts
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffing ball
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
