Description
Grandma Dot’s Stuffing Balls are a nostalgic holiday favorite that turns classic seasoned stuffing into golden, crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside bites—perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any cozy family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups cubed bread (day-old works best)
- 1 tbsp poultry seasoning
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2–2½ cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet and sauté onion, celery, and garlic until softened.
- Add bread cubes to a large mixing bowl and toss in the cooked vegetables.
- Sprinkle poultry seasoning, sage, parsley, salt, and pepper over the mixture.
- Pour in the broth gradually, stirring until the stuffing is moistened but not soggy.
- Add beaten eggs and mix well until everything sticks together.
- Scoop and roll the mixture into firm balls and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and lightly crisp on the outside.
- Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Using day-old bread helps the stuffing balls hold together.
- Vegetarian option: use vegetable broth and omit any meat-based additives.
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- To make ahead, refrigerate formed balls before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffing ball
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 40-90 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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