Description
Delicious homemade stuffing balls made with day-old bread, fresh vegetables, and seasonings, perfect for any holiday meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz Day-old Bread, cut into small cubes
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter
- 2 large Eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 large Onion, finely chopped
- 2 stalks Celery, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Poultry Seasoning or Sage & Thyme, 1 tsp each
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- ½ cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 1½ cups Chicken or Turkey Broth
- ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese, optional
Instructions
- Prepare Bread Base: Begin by toasting the bread cubes in a 300°F oven for 10–12 minutes. You’ll want them dry but not browned.
- Cook Veggies: In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Sauté the finely chopped onion, celery, and minced garlic for 6-8 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Mix Stuffing: In a large bowl, combine the toasted bread, sautéed vegetables, poultry seasoning (or your chosen herbs), chopped parsley, and cheese if desired. Stir in the lightly beaten eggs and mix in the broth until moist.
- Shape the Balls: Form portions of the stuffing mixture into golf-ball-sized balls. Place them on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Bake the stuffing balls for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Transfer the baked stuffing balls to a platter and serve warm alongside gravy or cranberry sauce.
Notes
- Substitute with gluten-free bread for a gluten-free option.
- Use olive oil for a dairy-free version of the butter.
- For a vegan option, use flaxseed or chia seeds mixed with water instead of eggs.
- Shallots can provide a milder taste if preferred.
- Consider leeks for a unique flavor instead of celery.
- Adjust garlic to taste or use garlic powder as a substitute.
- Fresh herbs can offer a more intense flavor.
- Feel free to adjust salt and pepper according to your personal preference.
- Basil or chives can also work as herb substitutes for parsley.
- Swap chicken or turkey broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Omit the cheese for a dairy-free choice, or use nutritional yeast for a cheesy taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg