savory stuffing balls
I like stuffing, but it is not something I would ordinarily make except at holiday meals. However, a couple of weeks ago, I went to dinner at a local restaurant. Tired of mashed potatoes, I ordered stuffing balls with my roast chicken dinner. I liked them, so I have been experimenting with my own version. This is a combination that I like. I hope you do, too.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
We love a twist on a holiday favorite. These stuffing balls are peppery, savory, and full of herb flavor in every bite. The texture reminds us of a sausage ball. They're pretty peppery, so if you don't like a lot of pepper cut in half. Serve with cranberry sauce or gravy, they make an awesome party appetizer. This recipe is also a fun alternative to normal stuffing at your holiday table. However you choose to serve them, you can't go wrong with these savory stuffing balls. They are scrumptious!
Ingredients
- 3/4 - 1 cups finely chopped onion
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup peeled and chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tablespoon dried sage
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 cups dried bread cubes
- 1 - egg, slightly beaten
- 1 can chicken broth; 14 oz; more if needed
How To Make savory stuffing balls
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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Step 2Saute onions in butter in large skillet over medium heat for 10 minutes. -
Step 3Stir in celery, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring, over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Step 4Add bread cubes to onion mixture; toss thoroughly to coat.
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Step 5Mix together the egg and 3/4 cup of the broth.
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Step 6Add to stuffing to moisten. If stuffing is too dry to stick together add a small additional amount of broth, but do not over moisten.
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Step 7Shape stuffing into 24 small balls (about 1 and 1/2" diameter). If you prefer, you can make the balls a little larger. Place the balls in one layer on a greased baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees, for 20 minutes.
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Step 8Pour remaining broth over the balls (use a little more broth to just moisten balls if needed).
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Step 9Bake, uncovered, an additional 15 minutes, or until balls are the dry/moist level you desire.
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