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Easy Sausage Stuffing Balls Recipe for a Crispy Holiday Side

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Make these easy stuffing balls for a flavorful holiday side dish or appetizer. This recipe yields perfectly portioned, crispy-on-the-outside, moist-on-the-inside bites that simplify your festive meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound bulk sausage (or ground turkey for variation)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups dried bread cubes (gluten-free bread recommended for adaptation)
  • 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add the chopped onion and celery to the skillet with the sausage. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Stir in the dried sage, thyme, pepper, and salt. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, the sausage and vegetable mixture, chicken broth, beaten egg, and fresh parsley. Mix gently until the bread is evenly moistened. Do not overmix.
  6. Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.
  7. Scoop the mixture and roll it into balls about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place the stuffing balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
  8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the stuffing balls are golden brown and crispy on the exterior.
  9. Serve warm as a festive side dish or appetizer.

Notes

  • For a cranberry turkey stuffing balls variation, gently fold in 1/2 cup of dried cranberries with the bread cubes.
  • To make ahead, prepare the balls, place them on a tray, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake as directed, adding 5 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
  • For extra crispiness, you can brush the tops lightly with melted butter before baking.

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