Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Stuffing Balls featuring a savory blend of sautéed vegetables, herbs, and creamy mushroom soup baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a side dish for holiday meals or comforting family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Herbs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped (about 4 small stalks)
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Staples
- 4 tbsp (1/4 cup) butter
- 5 cups dried store-bought breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Cream Base
- 1 can (14 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or substitute with cream of chicken or celery soup)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish to prepare for the stuffing balls.
- Sauté Veggies: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add the finely chopped onion and celery. Cook until they are softened, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
- Cool Veggies: Remove the skillet from heat and allow the cooked vegetables to cool slightly to avoid wilting the breadcrumbs.
- Mix Stuffing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the dried breadcrumbs, dried sage, dried thyme, chopped parsley, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Stir in the cooled vegetable mixture and the cream of mushroom soup until the mixture is well combined and has a crumbly texture.
- Form Balls: Wet your hands with water to prevent sticking, then shape the stuffing mixture into meatball-sized balls. Place them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake the stuffing balls for 25 minutes until heated through and slightly golden on the outside.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the stuffing balls rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and to cool slightly.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of chicken or celery soup for the cream of mushroom for different flavor variations.
- Wet your hands when forming stuffing balls to prevent the mixture from sticking.
- For a crispier exterior, uncover the dish during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- These stuffing balls can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
- Adjust herbs and seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper.
