Description

This easy and delicious Stuffing Balls recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving or any roast dinner. Made with day-old bread, aromatic vegetables, and classic poultry seasonings, these baked balls are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Ready in under an hour, they make a perfect make-ahead side dish that can be customized with added sausage for a heartier meal.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

6 cups cubed day-old bread (white or whole wheat)
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 large eggs
1 to 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for the stuffing balls.
Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the finely chopped onion and celery, cooking them until softened, about 5–7 minutes. Then stir in the minced garlic, poultry seasoning, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper; cook for an additional minute to release the aromas.
Combine Bread and Veggies: Place the cubed day-old bread into a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm vegetable and butter mixture over the bread cubes and toss gently to evenly coat.
Add Eggs and Broth: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs with 1 cup of the low-sodium chicken broth. Pour this mixture over the bread and veggie mix. Stir gently until the bread is moistened and holds together when squeezed. Add more broth gradually if the mixture feels dry.
Form Stuffing Balls: Shape the mixture into 12 to 14 golf ball-sized balls. Arrange them spaced evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the stuffing balls are golden brown and have a slightly crisp exterior.
Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm as a delightful side dish.

Notes

Perfect as a Thanksgiving side or to serve alongside roast chicken.
You can prepare these stuffing balls ahead of time and reheat them in the oven before serving for convenience.
For a heartier option, add cooked sausage to the mixture before forming the balls.
To make this recipe vegetarian, substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stuffing ball
Calories: 120
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg