TURKEY STUFFING BALLS RECIPE

🦃 Turkey Stuffing Balls Recipe

These delicious turkey stuffing balls are crispy on the outside, soft and moist inside, and packed with savoury herbs. They’re perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a Sunday roast!

Prep time

15 minutes

Cook time

25–30 minutes

Makes

12–16 balls

Ingredients

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450 g ground turkey (minced turkey)

3 cups dried bread cubes or stuffing mix

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 celery stalks, finely chopped

2 tbsp butter

½–¾ cup chicken or turkey stock

1 egg, beaten

1 tsp dried sage

1 tsp dried thyme

½ tsp dried rosemary (optional)

½ tsp salt, or to taste

½ tsp black pepper

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook the vegetables

Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Melt the butter in a frying pan and cook the onion and celery for 5–7 minutes until softened. Allow to cool slightly.

2. Mix the stuffing

In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, bread cubes, cooked vegetables, egg, sage, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper and parsley. Gradually add stock until the mixture holds together without becoming soggy.

3. Shape the balls

Roll the mixture into 12–16 balls, roughly the size of a golf ball. Arrange them on a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking tray.

4. Bake until golden

Bake for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway if desired. Because these contain ground turkey, check that the centre reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

Tips for the best stuffing balls

Keep them moist: Add stock gradually; the mixture should hold its shape but not feel dry.

For extra crispiness: Lightly brush the balls with melted butter or olive oil before baking.

For more flavour: Add a little cooked bacon, sautéed mushrooms, or finely chopped apple.

Make ahead: Shape the balls and refrigerate them covered for up to 24 hours before baking.

Serving suggestion: Serve hot with turkey gravy, roast potatoes, vegetables, and cranberry sauce.

Easy variation

For turkey stuffing balls without ground turkey, simply leave out the minced meat and add a little extra bread stuffing and stock as needed. Shape and bake until golden, checking that the centre is hot throughout.

Enjoy your homemade turkey stuffing balls! 🍽️