Description
Delicious and hearty Thanksgiving stuffing balls made from bread, herbs, and vegetables, perfect as a side dish for holiday feasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of bread, cubed
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 eggs, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cubed bread, celery, onion, dried cranberries, and walnuts.
- Add chopped sage and thyme; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour in the broth and mix until the bread absorbs the liquid.
- Incorporate the beaten eggs, ensuring everything is well combined.
- Form the mixture into balls of consistent size and arrange them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
Allow the bread cubes to dry overnight for better texture. Experiment with different breads and herbs for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving, stuffing, side dish, holiday, vegetarian