Description
Delightful stuffing balls bring comfort and festive cheer to holiday tables across North America. Crispy exterior and tender interior create a perfect side dish that guests will eagerly devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups dry stuffing mix
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring a non-stick surface for the upcoming culinary creation.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, blend dry stuffing mix with rich chicken broth and velvety melted butter, creating a foundational moisture. Incorporate beaten eggs, finely diced onion, delicate celery pieces, aromatic poultry seasoning, and complementary salt and pepper, stirring until ingredients harmonize into a cohesive mixture.
- Craft uniform spherical portions by gently compressing the seasoned mixture into compact orbs, mimicking the size of a standard golf ball. Carefully position each sphere onto the prepared baking sheet, allowing minimal spacing between them to promote even heat circulation.
- Transfer the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the stuffing balls to transform for 20-25 minutes. Monitor their progression, seeking a golden-brown exterior and a firm, substantial texture that indicates complete cooking.
- Carefully extract the stuffing balls from the oven, permitting a brief cooling interval. Enhance their visual appeal and flavor profile by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley across the surface, then serve while maintaining a pleasant warmth.
Notes
- Customize the stuffing mix by adding your favorite herbs like rosemary or thyme for an extra flavor boost.
- Ensure the mixture is moist but not soggy to help the stuffing balls hold their shape during baking.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free stuffing mix and replace chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Make these ahead of time by preparing the balls and refrigerating them before baking, which can save precious time during meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg