Savory Stuffing Balls
Elevate your holiday table or weeknight dinner with these irresistible Savory Stuffing Balls—a flavorful twist on traditional stuffing! Packed with aromatic herbs like sage, thyme, and rosemary, and infused with the rich flavors of sautéed onions, celery, and garlic, these bite-sized delights are moist on the inside and perfectly crisp on the outside. Made with a simple blend of cubed stale bread, chicken broth, and eggs, this recipe is an excellent make-ahead option and bakes up beautifully golden in just 25 minutes. Serve them as a standout side dish or a festive appetizer for gatherings, and watch them disappear in no time. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any occasion that calls for comforting, crowd-pleasing flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 piece medium onion, finely diced
- 3 pieces celery stalks, finely diced
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 8 cups stale bread, cubed
- 2 pieces eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and celery, and cook until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the garlic, parsley, sage, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread and the onion mixture. Stir until the bread absorbs the liquid evenly.
Add the beaten eggs to the bread mixture and mix well until combined. The mixture should be moist but not soggy; adjust with more broth or bread if necessary.
Use your hands to shape the mixture into golf ball-sized balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
Lightly coat the stuffing balls with olive oil or cooking spray to help them crisp during baking.
Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the stuffing balls are golden brown and firm to the touch.
Serve warm as a delicious side dish or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5945 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.5 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.0 g | 235% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 494 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 13437 mg | 584% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 977.6 g | 355% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 64.7 g | 231% | |
| Total Sugars | 112.4 g | ||
| Protein | 196.0 g | 392% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 3152 mg | 242% | |
| Iron | 74.8 mg | 416% | |
| Potassium | 4493 mg | 96% | |
*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.
