Turkey stuffing Balls

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Transform your holiday leftovers into something extraordinary! These crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside stuffing balls combine all your favorite Thanksgiving flavors in one perfect bite. They’re ideal for entertaining or a cozy post-holiday snack!

If you love creative leftover recipes, try my Turkey Cranberry Sliders next. Find all my Holiday Leftover Recipes here!

About These Stuffing Balls

These stuffing balls were inspired by classic pub fare but elevated with holiday flavors. By combining leftover stuffing, mashed potatoes, and turkey, then coating them in crispy panko, we create something entirely new and absolutely delicious. Perfect for snacking, appetizers, or even a light meal!

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What Makes These Special:

1. Uses Leftovers Creatively: Transforms basics into something new
2. Two Cooking Options: Bake or pan-fry for extra crispiness
3. Customizable: Easy to adapt with what you have
4. Crowd Pleaser: Great for entertaining

The Secret to Success:

• Equal parts potatoes and stuffing creates perfect texture
• Room temperature ingredients blend easier
• Proper chilling helps them hold shape
• Panko coating adds essential crunch

Pro Tips for Perfect Stuffing Balls:

• Let ingredients come to room temp
• Don’t overmix to keep them light
• Make sure mixture is well-chilled if frying
• Press panko coating firmly

Turkey stuffing Balls

Transform your holiday leftovers into something extraordinary! These crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside stuffing balls combine all your favorite Thanksgiving flavors in one perfect bite. They’re ideal for entertaining or a cozy post-holiday snack!

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 10 minutes mins

Total Time: 20 minutes mins

Servings: 12 Balls

Ingredients

• 3 cups mashed potatoes
• 3 cups stuffing
• 1½ cups shredded turkey
• Gravy for serving
• Black pepper to taste
• Panko breadcrumbs optional
• Butter/oil for frying optional

Instructions

Prep Ingredients:

• Bring all ingredients to room temperature
• Warm potatoes slightly if needed
• Moisten stuffing with broth if dry

Mix & Form:

• Combine potatoes and stuffing in large bowl
• Fold in shredded turkey
• Season with pepper if needed
• Form into 12 golf ball-sized portions
• Choose Your Method:For Baked Version:
• Preheat oven to 375°F
• Place on lined baking sheet
• Bake 10-12 minutes until hot and crispy

For Pan-Fried Version:

• Roll balls in panko breadcrumbs
• Heat butter/oil in nonstick pan
• Fry until golden, turning gently

Serve:

• Top with hot gravy
• Add cranberry sauce if desired
• Serve immediately while hot

Notes

• Keep mixture chilled if not cooking immediately
• Add extra broth or butter if mixture is dry
• Can be frozen before cooking
• Makes perfect party appetizers

 

Nutrition (per ball):

Calories: 448kcal | Protein: 19g | Carbs: 60g | Fat: 15g