Half a cup of grated cheese, such as mozzarella or cheddar, for added richness if preferred.
Half a cup of turkey gravy (or enough chicken broth to combine)
half a cup of all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
One cup of breadcrumbs, spiced to taste
Frying oil (the best choices are canola or vegetable oil).
Fresh, freshly chopped parsley (for garnishing, if preferred)
Here are the guidelines:
What to do:
Get the ingredients together. Throw the remaining stuffing, turkey, cranberry sauce (if available), and cheese into a large bowl and combine. Add the sauce or broth gradually until the mixture comes together and retains its shape when pressed. Add more gravy if the mixture seems dry. More stuffing or breadcrumbs may be added if it’s too moist.
Roll into Golf Balls-Size Balls: Using your hands or a cookie scoop, roll the dough into balls, pushing down hard to keep them from breaking apart. Arrange the formed spheres on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Put out three small bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs; set them up as a dredging station. Before rolling in breadcrumbs, gently push down to adhere, coat each stuffing ball with flour. Next, dip in beaten eggs.
To get the best results, chill the covered stuffing balls in the fridge for around fifteen to twenty minutes. This prevents them from crumbling apart when cooking and makes them firmer.
Before you cook the meatballs, bring a large saucepan or skillet filled with about 2 inches of oil to a temperature of 350°F, or 175°C, over medium heat. After approximately three or four minutes of frying, add the stuffing balls and continue to cook until they are brown and crisp on both sides. Remove the balls from the mixture using a pierced spoon and set them on paper towels to dry.
Another option for baking: try baking the filling in balls for a lighter option. Place the balls on a prepared baking sheet and preheat the oven to 400°F, or 200°C. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a little golden and bubbly, after gently spraying with cooking spray.
Accompany the warm stuffing balls with cranberry sauce, turkey gravy, or any other dipping sauce of your choice. For an extra burst of flavor, sprinkle some chopped parsley on top.
Recipe Suggestions for the Finest Turkey Stuffing Balls
The outcome will be delicious regardless of whether you use new or leftover stuffing in this recipe. Adding more sauce or broth will moisten the meal if it’s too dry.
Feel free to get creative with the leftover turkey stuffing balls to make them your own unique additions. To make it more flavorful, you may add chopped veggies, herbs, or a few mashed potatoes.
Make these stuffing balls in advance and store them in the freezer until you’re ready to cook them. To make, just shape, cover, and place on a baking sheet in the freezer. Seal it in an airtight container when it has frozen. You may bake or fried them straight from the freezer when you’re ready to make them. Basically, all you need to do is add a few more minutes to the cooking time.
In an air fryer, cook the balls until they are crispy and golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes at 375°F (190°C), for a healthy alternative.
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