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KITTENCAL'S HOLIDAY CRANBERRY STUFFING BALLS



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This may easily be doubled and I suggest that you do so, your guests will be devouring these instead of the turkey or roast! If you like lots of sage flavor then you might want to add in some dried sage to the stuffing mixture --- plan ahead the mixture must be chilled for a minimum of 2 hours before shaping into balls, make certain to crumble the pork very finely while browning, also make certain to finely chop the onion and celery, it will make shaping the balls easier --- servings is only estimated it will depend on the size you shape the balls, prep time includes 2 hour chilling time. If desired you can also fry these in a little butter in a skillet, just flatten the balls slightly before frying, omit drizzling or brushing the balls with butter if you are frying them in butter --- also see recipe #65208

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 3h10m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 lb small pork sausage (or use Italian sausages, casings removed)
3 tablespoons butter (can use a bit more)
1 small onion (very finely chopped)
1 small celery, finely chopped
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional or to taste)
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth (or use 1/2 cup regular chicken broth and 1/4 cup water)
1 (120 g) package turkey stuffing mix
1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen, finely chopped)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
seasoning salt (optional and to taste) or white salt (optional and to taste)
melted butter

Steps:

  • Remove the sausage from casings, then place the sausage in a skillet; brown over medium heat breaking up the meat into very small pieces while cooking (about 8 minutes) set aside.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in the same skillet; add in onion and celery; sauté for about 5-6 minutes or until very soft (adding in the garlic the last 2 minutes of cooking).
  • Add in the cooked sausage back to the skillet, then add in the chicken broth; bring just to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits in the bottom of the skillet, then place the sausage/onion mixture into a large bowl.
  • Add in the stuffing mixture packet along with the chopped cranberries, Parmesan cheese and eggs; mix until well combined.
  • Season with lots of black pepper and a little salt.
  • Cover and chill the mixture for about 2 hours.
  • Using moistened hands form the mixture into small even balls and place the balls into a shallow greased casserole dish.
  • If you find that the mixture is too moist and will not hold together well just add in a little dried bread crumbs, if it is too dry add in more broth or water, add in just enough to hold the balls together when shaped.
  • Brush or drizzle the balls with melted butter.
  • At this point you can cover the balls and refrigerate for up to 24 hours to bake later.
  • Set oven to 350°F.
  • Bake covered loosely with foil or bake uncovered (the balls with be more crispy on the outside if baked uncovered) for about 12-15 minutes (the baking time will vary slightly, it will depend on the size you shape the balls).

BASIC STUFFING BALLS WITH VARIATIONS



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These stuffing balls are a good side dish with poultry and pork dishes. For an appetizer, make the stuffing balls smaller, reduce the baking time accordingly, and serve them with homemade or purchased cranberry relish for dipping. If baking the stuffing balls with a meat dish, place stuffing balls in the oven for the final 30 minutes of cooking. You can use other breads too. I usually use good quality homebaked-style plain white bread and stuffing bread when it is available. You can use up odds and ends of white bread, brown bread, rye bread, hot dog buns, and rolls for this recipe too. Adjust the seasonings to suit your tastes. Add one cup chopped apples, raisins, or cranberries for a fruit stuffing, or add one cup of chopped walnuts or pecans. The variations are endless. You may need to add a little more chicken broth, just enough to hold the stuffing balls together. Use canned broth or dissolve a couple teaspoons soup base mix in warm water. Garnish chicken or pork dishes with the stuffing balls and grilled bacon rolls. To make the bacon rolls: Cut bacon strips in half; roll them up and secure with a toothpick; and grill or fry until well done; Drain on paper towels.

Provided by foodtvfan

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 8 stuffing balls, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup butter
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
5 cups soft white bread cubes, 1/2-inch
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 egg, well beaten
1/4 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil paper and lightly grease the foil for easy clean up.
  • Heat butter or margarine in a large skillet.
  • Add onion and celery and sauté gently until soft.
  • Combine remaining ingredients with the celery and onion mixture, adding any variations you like.
  • Shape mixture into 8 balls. Dampen hands with cold water if necessary.
  • Place stuffing balls on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes or until set.

STUFFING BALLS



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This is an heirloom recipe made by many members of my family. It can be made ahead of the holidays and the balls frozen. One less job at the end. We always formed the stuffing into balls so they were easy to serve individually, easy to grab a cold stuffing ball as leftovers. My Grandma made extra to freeze and use for stuffed chicken breasts later. Grandma always said to try and get a little bit (a speck) of poultry seasoning on each piece of bread. If you like to stuff a bird with it, just place the stuffing balls in the cavity loosely. Unsure of yield. Times do not allow for day of bread getting stale. I always mix mine in a large roasting pan.

Provided by charlie 5

Categories     Healthy

Time 1h

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 loaves white bread
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1/4 cup butter
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons ground sage
1 1/2-2 teaspoons poultry seasoning

Steps:

  • Open the loaves of bread and allow the bread to get stale for a day.
  • Tear the bread into 1-1/2" pieces including the crusts.
  • Beat the eggs with the milk and water; sparingly, drizzle this mixture over the bread and mix it in just to moisten.
  • Saute the celery, onions, and green pepper in the butter until translucent. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the warm celery and butter mixture to the bread.
  • Add the parsley and sprinkle in a little rubbed sage.
  • Cover lightly with poultry seasoning.
  • Gently toss with your hands.
  • Gently push the stuffing mixture into the corner of your mixing pan and allow to sit for 30 minutes to absorb the liquid in the bread.
  • Form the stuffing into small balls similar to a baseball.
  • You may freeze the balls at this point by arranging on a baking sheet and flash freezing.
  • When frozen, place stuffing balls in the bread bag wrappers.
  • When ready to bake, place balls in a 9 x 13 inch pan with about 1/4" hot broth in the bottom of the pan.
  • You can bake them frozen or defrosted, adjust your time accordingly.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes, basting a few times until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2938.4, Fat 91.7, SaturatedFat 43.9, Cholesterol 528.2, Sodium 4843.2, Carbohydrate 440.1, Fiber 25.6, Sugar 44.7, Protein 85.8

STUFFING BALLS



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These stuffing balls are always on my holiday menu, but they're great anytime. They save time and stress and can be frozen for later use.

Provided by Canadian Jane

Categories     High Protein

Time 45m

Yield 2 each, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb ground pork
1 (120 g) package chicken stuffing mix
3/4 cup cranberry sauce
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Cook pork in large skillet until no longer pink; drain. Place in a large bowl. Add dry stuffing mix, Mix well.
  • Add 1 cup water, cranberry sauce and egg.
  • Mix until well blended.
  • Shape mixture into 16 balls. Place in a single layer on a foil-covered baking sheet.
  • Brush evenly with butter.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (160 degrees).
  • Prepare (without baking) and freeze these stuffing balls for up to a month before you need them. Thaw in refrigerator when needed, and bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.8, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 87.4, Sodium 271.2, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 10.6, Protein 16.9

STUFFING BALLS



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This delicious side dish always remind me of special holiday dinners except these are so much faster to fix.-Mary Beth Jung, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup butter, cubed
5 cups soft bread cubes
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 large egg, well beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in remaining ingredients. Shape into eight balls. , Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake until a thermometer reads 160°, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 536mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CRANBERRY STUFFING



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This is an original recipe for those who like trying something a little different. Using cranberries, walnuts, and golden raisins, you can make a stuffing that sweetens your Thanksgiving meal! I'm not actually sure how well it does when baked in a turkey. I find that putting stuffing in the bird tends to dry the bird.

Provided by DAELAYNA

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1 pound) loaf sourdough bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 ½ cups dried cranberries
1 ½ cups golden raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  • Combine the bread, cranberries, raisins, and walnuts in a large bowl. Whisk together the brown sugar and butter in a separate bowl; season with cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; stir into the bread cubes until evenly distributed. Spread the mixture into the prepared dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crisp on top, 45 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 300.3 mg, Sugar 27.4 g

CRANBERRY STUFFING



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With their delightfully chewy texture and sweet-tart flavor, dried cranberries are the perfect addition to stuffing. So this Thanksgiving, why not make cranberry stuffing for a lovely fruity variation on what's otherwise a completely classic recipe. With plenty of butter and traditional aromatics in the mix-sage, thyme, onion-bread soaks up all sorts of rich flavor. Once you get a taste of this dish, we think you'll agree dried cranberries are the ingredient you didn't know your Thanksgiving stuffing was missing!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter or margarine
3 medium celery stalks (with leaves), chopped (1 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
9 cups soft bread cubes (15 slices)
1/2 cup dried cranberries or golden raisins
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried sage leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook celery and onion in butter, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Stir in about one-third of the bread cubes. Place in large bowl. Add remaining bread cubes and ingredients; toss.
  • Stuff turkey just before roasting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg

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