Ingredients
1 lb ground turkey
4 cups dried bread cubes
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg, beaten
1 tsp dried sage
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, dried cranberries, chopped celery, and onion.
- In a separate bowl, mix together ground turkey, chicken broth, melted butter, beaten egg, sage, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the turkey mixture over the bread and cranberry mixture. Stir gently until evenly moistened.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 160°F/74°C).
- Let cool slightly before serving warm. Garnish with chopped parsley or rosemary if desired.
Notes
Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
Swap dried cranberries for dried apricots for a different sweetness.
Use sausage instead of turkey for a richer flavor.
For a vegetarian version, use sautéed mushrooms and extra broth instead of turkey.
Serve with cranberry sauce or turkey gravy for dipping.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffing ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg