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Stuffing Balls

Stuffing Balls are a delightful twist on traditional stuffing, shaped into convenient, bite-sized portions. They’re not heavy or overly dense either.
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Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups cubed day-old bread French or Italian bread works well
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh sage chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed bread, chopped onion, and chopped celery.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, chicken or vegetable broth, and eggs until well combined.
  • Pour the butter mixture over the bread mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the bread is moistened.
  • Add the chopped parsley, thyme, sage, salt, and black pepper to the bread mixture and mix well.
  • Shape the mixture into 2-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake:
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the stuffing balls are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
  • Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
  • Prep Time:
  • 20 minutes
  • Cook Time:
  • 25 minutes
  • Total Time:
  • 45 minutes
  • Nutrition (per serving, based on 12 servings):
  • Calories: 150
  • Total Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg
  • Sodium: 340mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Enjoy these Stuffing Balls as a convenient and delicious side dish that brings the traditional flavors of stuffing to your table in a fun, bite-sized form!