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Turkey Stuffing Balls

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🦃 Leftover Turkey Stuffing Balls are a creative and delicious way to transform holiday leftovers into easy snacks or appetizers.
🍽️ This recipe offers a crowd-pleasing option that’s simple to prepare and adaptable for baking or frying to suit your texture preference.

  • Total Time: 20 to 22 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 to 16 balls

Ingredients

– 3 cups mashed potatoes

– 3 cups stuffing

– 1 ½ cups shredded turkey

– Gravy for serving

– black pepper to taste

– Panko breadcrumbs for coating if frying

– Butter or oil for frying

Instructions

1-First, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and give a baking sheet a light spray with cooking spray. This keeps things from sticking and makes cleanup a breeze.

2-Next, warm up those 3 cups of mashed potatoes and 3 cups of stuffing so they’re easier to work with nobody wants cold, lumpy mixtures, lol!

3-In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, stuffing, and 1 ½ cups of shredded turkey. Toss in some black pepper if you’re feeling spicy. Mix it all together gently, then form the mixture into balls, pressing firmly so they hold their shape. Pop them on the baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until they’re firm on the outside.

4-Once they’re done, serve them warm with gravy drizzled on top, and maybe add a dollop of cranberry sauce for extra fun. For a crispy twist, roll those balls in panko breadcrumbs first and fry them in butter or oil until golden. If they seem too soft, chill them in the fridge for a bit before frying it’s a pro tip that works wonders! For healthier options, you can even cook panko-coated balls in an air fryer at 380°F (193°C) for about 6 minutes per side. Hey, if you’re into easy turkey stuffing balls recipe variations, check out this loaded mashed potato casserole for more ideas on using your spuds creatively.

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Notes

🔥 Let ingredients come to room temperature or warm slightly to ease shaping.
💧 Re-moisten dry stuffing with broth or water as needed.
❄️ Form balls in advance to freeze; freeze gravy separately and reheat before serving.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 to 12 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Snack
  • Method: Baking or Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 balls with gravy
  • Calories: 448 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 1252 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 60 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 19 g
  • Cholesterol: 29 mg