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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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Ingredients Equipment Method

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

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed bread, chopped onion, and chopped celery.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, chicken or vegetable broth, and eggs until well combined.
  4. Pour the butter mixture over the bread mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the bread is moistened.
  5. Add the chopped parsley, thyme, sage, salt, and black pepper to the bread mixture and mix well.
  6. Shape the mixture into 2-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake:
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the stuffing balls are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
  9. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
  10. Prep Time:
  11. 20 minutes
  12. Cook Time:
  13. 25 minutes
  14. Total Time:
  15. 45 minutes
  16. Nutrition (per serving, based on 12 servings):
  17. Calories: 150
  18. Total Fat: 7g
  19. Saturated Fat: 4g
  20. Cholesterol: 40mg
  21. Sodium: 340mg
  22. Total Carbohydrate: 18g
  23. Dietary Fiber: 1g
  24. Sugars: 2g
  25. Protein: 4g
  26. 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!