Description
Golden, crispy, and full of Thanksgiving flavor, these Turkey Stuffing Balls combine leftover mashed potatoes, stuffing, and turkey into irresistible bite-sized comfort food. Perfect as appetizers, snacks, or light meals served with gravy or cranberry sauce.
Ingredients
3 cups mashed potatoes
3 cups stuffing
1 1/2 cups shredded turkey
Black pepper, to taste
Panko breadcrumbs (optional, for coating)
Butter or oil, for frying (optional)
Gravy and cranberry sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Bring mashed potatoes, stuffing, and turkey to room temperature. If needed, warm the mashed potatoes slightly and moisten dry stuffing with a splash of broth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes and stuffing until evenly mixed. Fold in shredded turkey and season with black pepper.
- Shape the mixture into 12 golf ball-sized portions, pressing gently to hold their shape.
- To Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the stuffing balls evenly. Bake for 10–12 minutes until hot and lightly crisp.
- To Pan-Fry: Roll each ball in panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch. Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the balls, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides.
- Serve hot with warm gravy and a spoonful of cranberry sauce, if desired.
Notes
Add shredded cheese or a spoonful of gravy to the mixture for extra richness.
Use leftover chicken, ham, or roast beef as substitutes for turkey.
For a vegetarian version, replace turkey with sautéed mushrooms or more stuffing.
Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through for even crispiness.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Leftovers
- Method: Baked or Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffing ball
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
