Savory-Sweet Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls
These Cranberry and Turkey Stuffing Balls got everything we love about Thanksgiving—tender turkey, stuffing, and a pop of cranberry sweetness—all rolled up into bite-sized balls. You can serve them as a holiday appetizer, a side dish, or even make them ahead.
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Just mix everything in one bowl, roll it up, and bake. They come out crispy on the outside, soft and savory on the inside, and they taste amazing with gravy or cranberry sauce for dipping. Ready in just 25 minutes!
Serve them with my Smashed Potato Salad, or if you’re making them for Christmas, pair them with my Christmas Tree Cheese Platter!
How to Make Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step by Step Guide
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the turkey, dried cranberries, stuffing mix, egg, chicken broth, poultry seasoning, and garlic salt. Mix with your hands until everything is well combined.
3. Roll into golf ball–sized balls and place evenly on the baking sheet. Brush the tops with melted butter.
4. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F.
Serve and Enjoy!
Serve warm with gravy or cranberry sauce.
Important Recipe Notes
- Don’t skip the egg. It helps bind everything together so the stuffing balls don’t fall apart while baking.
- Check the temperature. Make sure the internal temp reaches at least 165°F for food safety.
- You can use any boxed stuffing mix, but seasoned stuffing gives the best flavor.
- You can mix and shape the balls ahead of time, then cover and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to keep them crispy.
Savory-Sweet Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2 cups stuffing mix
- 1 egg beaten
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1/4 cup butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the turkey, dried cranberries, stuffing mix, egg, chicken broth, poultry seasoning, and garlic salt. Mix with your hands until everything is well combined.
- Roll into golf ball–sized balls and place evenly on the baking sheet. Brush the tops with melted butter.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F.
- Serve warm with gravy or cranberry sauce.
