Leftover Stuffing Balls
Put your holiday leftovers to delicious use with these crispy and golden Leftover Stuffing Balls! This quick and easy recipe transforms extra stuffing into irresistible bite-sized snacks, perfect for an appetizer or a next-day treat. Combined with gooey shredded cheddar cheese and coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs, these stuffing balls bake to perfection in just 20 minutes. Drizzled with a touch of olive oil for a golden exterior and paired with tangy cranberry sauce for dipping, they’re a delightful way to reimagine leftovers. Ready in under 40 minutes, this simple recipe brings out bold, comforting flavors while minimizing food waste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups leftover stuffing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup cranberry sauce (optional, for dipping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the leftover stuffing, shredded cheddar cheese, and one egg. Mix well until the mixture holds together. If it's too dry, add another tablespoon of egg or water.
Using your hands, shape the stuffing mixture into golf ball-sized balls, about 1.5 inches in diameter. You should get around 12 balls.
In a small bowl, whisk the other egg. Spread the panko breadcrumbs on a plate.
Dip each stuffing ball into the whisked egg, then roll it in the panko breadcrumbs until fully coated. Place the coated balls on the prepared baking sheet.
Drizzle the stuffing balls lightly with olive oil to help them crisp up in the oven.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the stuffing balls are golden brown and heated through.
Serve warm with cranberry sauce or your favorite dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
224 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.9 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 51 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 383 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.9 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 104 mg | 2% | |
*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.
