Stuffing Balls
These Stuffing Balls are everything you love about classic stuffing, rolled up and baked until golden and crisp. Loaded with buttery onions, herbs, and mashed potatoes, they are the perfect side for your holiday table and completely addictive.
Servings: 24
Calories: 206kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups mashed potatoes cooled
- 1 large yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 stalks celery finely chopped
- ½ cup butter 1 stick
- 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- 6 cups cubed bread I used a combination of rye, sourdough and white bread
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease or line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook 5–7 minutes until softened and fragrant. Stir in poultry seasoning, and sage. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a very large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, bread cubes, and sautéed onion mixture. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Pour in the chicken broth a bit at a time, stirring gently until the bread is evenly moistened but not soggy. You may not need all of it.
- Using damp hands, scoop about ¼ cup of mixture at a time and roll into firm balls. Place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheets.
- Transfer to the oven and bake 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown on the outside and set in the middle.
- Serve warm alongside turkey, chicken, or your favorite holiday roast.
Notes
- Make ahead: Roll the stuffing balls and refrigerate for up to a day before baking. Perfect for prepping early.
- Freezing: Freeze baked and cooled stuffing balls for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen at 350°F (177°C) until hot and crisp.
- Don’t over soak: Add the chicken broth slowly until the mixture is just moist enough to hold together. Too much liquid will make them mushy.
- Best bread: Stale or day old bread works best since it absorbs broth without turning soggy.
- Flavor boost: Add chopped parsley, cooked sausage, or shredded cheese for extra flavor.
- Reheating: Reheat leftovers in the oven at 350°F (177°C) for about 10 minutes to bring back that crispy exterior.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 288IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg
