Description
Grandma Dot’s Stuffing Balls are a classic, comforting side dish perfect for holiday meals or any roast dinner. Made with seasoned bread cubes, sautéed onions and celery, and a blend of flavorful herbs, these golden-baked stuffing balls are crispy on the outside and moist inside. They are easy to prepare and baked to perfection, making them a crowd-pleaser alongside turkey, chicken, or beef.
Ingredients
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Stuffing Balls Ingredients
- 1 bag (12–14 oz) dry seasoned bread cubes
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 ribs celery, finely chopped
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 ½ to 2 cups chicken broth, as needed
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning or a mix of sage, thyme, rosemary
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt, adjust to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for freshness)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a large baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and celery, cooking them for about 5–7 minutes until they are soft and fragrant.
- Mix Stuffing Base: Transfer the sautéed vegetables along with the melted butter into a large bowl. Add the dry seasoned bread cubes, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine all the dry and wet ingredients evenly.
- Moisten Mixture: Stir in the lightly beaten eggs. Gradually add chicken broth, starting with 1 ½ cups, stirring until the mixture is moist but not soggy, and holds together when pressed. Add more broth if necessary.
- Form Balls: Using your hands or a scoop, shape the mixture into golf ball-sized balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet with some spacing between each.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the stuffing balls turn golden brown and develop a slightly crisp exterior.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm as a delicious side dish alongside turkey, chicken, or your favorite roast meats.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of chicken broth depending on the bread cubes’ dryness to avoid sogginess.
- Fresh parsley is optional but adds a nice fresh flavor and a pop of color.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth and use vegetable-based seasoning.
- Do not overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- If desired, add a splash of melted butter on top before baking for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffing ball
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
