RAISIN-CRANBERRY STUFFING BALLS

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Stuffing balls are an interesting departure from the traditional Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish. These balls are delicious and don't take long to make or bake.

Provided by Geema

Categories     Grains

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup honey
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup sliced celery
1 tablespoon butter
6 cups cubed dried raisin bread
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 cup orange juice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Saute onions, celery and walnuts in butter until tender.
  • stir honey and all spices into the orange juice.
  • Toss together the vegetable-nut mixture, cranberries and raisin bread cubes.
  • Pour juice mixture over all and mix gently until well combined, adding more juice if necessary in order to hold a ball shape.
  • Shape 1/2 cupfuls into balls by hand an dplace on greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for about 25-30 minutes, until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.8, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 22.2, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 12.8, Protein 2.2

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