Stuffing Balls Recipe
A comforting holiday-inspired side dish, these stuffing balls are golden, crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Made with whole wheat bread, butter, onions, celery, eggs, and a kiss of poultry seasoning, they bake up beautifully as bite-sized stuffing delights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 stuffing balls (serves about 24 as a side) 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ cup diced celery
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 large eggs
- 10 cups cubed whole wheat bread
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat and prep: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with greased aluminum foil.
- Cook the aromatics: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add onion and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Season: Stir in salt, poultry seasoning, and pepper; cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Mix wet and bread: In a large bowl, whisk chicken broth and eggs together, then fold in bread cubes and parsley.
- Combine: Add the onion mixture to the bread mixture and mix until combined.
- Shape: Shape the mixture into 24 (2-inch) balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the stuffing balls are golden and crisp. Serve warm.
Notes
- Make-ahead: Assemble the balls, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Freezer option: Freeze unbaked balls on a sheet tray, then transfer to a bag; bake from frozen, adding 5–7 minutes to the bake time.
- Make it gluten-friendly: Use gluten-free bread and ensure the broth is gluten-free.
Keywords: stuffing balls, bread stuffing, holiday side, parsley, celery, onions, baked stuffing
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