Description
Grandma Dot’s Stuffing Balls are a classic, savory side dish perfect for holiday meals or cozy family dinners. Made with seasoned bread cubes, sautéed onions and celery, and flavored with poultry seasoning and garlic powder, these bite-sized stuffing balls are moist on the inside with a golden, slightly crisp exterior. Baked to perfection, they offer a comforting and delicious accompaniment to turkey, chicken, or roast dinners.
Ingredients
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Stuffing Balls Ingredients
- 1 bag (12–14 oz) dry seasoned bread cubes
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 ribs celery, finely chopped
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 ½ to 2 cups chicken broth, as needed
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning (or a mix of sage, thyme, rosemary)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt, adjust to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for freshness)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a large baking sheet by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and celery and sauté until they are soft and fragrant, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Mix Stuffing Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry seasoned bread cubes with the sautéed vegetables along with their butter, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Moisten Mixture: Pour the beaten eggs into the bread mixture and stir thoroughly. Gradually add chicken broth, starting with 1 ½ cups, and mix until the mixture is moist yet holds together when pressed. Add more broth if necessary, but avoid making it too soggy.
- Form Balls: Using your hands or a scoop, shape the mixture into golf ball-sized balls. Place each ball onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. The stuffing balls should be golden brown and slightly crisp on the outside.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm as a savory side dish alongside turkey, chicken, or any roast dinner of your choice.
Notes
- You can customize the seasoning to your taste by adding fresh herbs like sage or thyme.
- For added moisture, use homemade chicken broth or low-sodium broth to control salt content.
- If you prefer a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth and omit the eggs by using a flax egg or commercial egg replacer.
- Leftover stuffing balls can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
- Adding fresh parsley at the end brightens the flavor and adds a splash of color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffing ball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
