FRUITED STUFFING BALLS

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This delightful dressing, shaped into individual servings, is a perfect addition to a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. "We love the extra flavor it gets from apricots, raisins and crunchy pecans," writes Lucille Terry of Frankfort, Kentucky.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups diced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup butter, melted
4 cups seasoned stuffing cubes
1 cup dried apricots, finely chopped
3/4 to 1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup raisins
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Remove from the heat. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Shape into 12 balls. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 571mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.