I Did It Stuffing Balls
Craving a festive twist on a classic comfort food? "I Did It Stuffing Balls" are the perfect bite-sized side dish to elevate your holiday table or any cozy dinner. Crafted with toasted cubes of day-old bread, aromatic sautéed vegetables, and a medley of fresh herbs like parsley, sage, and thyme, these stuffing balls are packed with flavor in every bite. The recipe combines chicken or vegetable stock with lightly beaten eggs to bind the mixture, creating perfectly golden, crispy spheres that are moist and tender inside. Easy to prepare in just under 50 minutes, these versatile stuffing balls are ideal as a fun alternative to traditional stuffing or a delightful snack on game day. Don’t forget to share your kitchen triumph—these flavorful little bites will have everyone exclaiming, “I did it!”
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups day-old bread (cubed)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1.5 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1 as needed olive oil or non-stick spray (for greasing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking sheet with olive oil or non-stick spray and set aside.
Spread the cubed bread onto a large baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8–10 minutes until dry and slightly golden. Remove and let cool.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery, and sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then remove the mixture from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes and the sautéed vegetable mixture. Toss until well combined.
Slowly pour in the chicken or vegetable stock, a little at a time, stirring as you go. The mixture should be moist but not overly soggy.
Add the beaten eggs to the bowl and gently mix until everything is evenly coated and holds together when pressed.
Using your hands or a cookie scoop, form the mixture into golf ball-sized spheres. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a bit of space between each ball.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway through, until the stuffing balls are golden and crispy on the outside.
Serve hot as a side dish or snack. Enjoy your 'I Did It Stuffing Balls' and bask in your culinary success!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2706 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.8 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.1 g | 190% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 494 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 7475 mg | 325% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 384.2 g | 140% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.3 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.9 g | ||
| Protein | 89.9 g | 180% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 668 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 1471 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
