Savory Stuffing Balls

Elevate your holiday table with these delectable Savory Stuffing Balls—a perfect twist on traditional stuffing that’s both flavorful and portable! Packed with aromatic herbs like sage, thyme, and rosemary, and enriched with sautéed onions, celery, and garlic, these golden-baked bites deliver the cozy essence of stuffing in a convenient, handheld form. The mixture of cubed stale bread, chicken broth, and eggs creates the ideal texture: moist on the inside with a crisp outer crust. Easy to prepare in under an hour, these stuffing balls are versatile enough to serve as a festive side dish, an appetizer, or even a snack. Whether for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any gathering, this crowd-pleasing recipe will have everyone reaching for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 piece medium onion, finely diced
• 3 pieces celery stalks, finely diced
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 cups chicken broth
• 8 cups stale bread, cubed
• 2 pieces eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and celery, and cook until soft, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the garlic, parsley, sage, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 5

In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread and the onion mixture. Stir until the bread absorbs the liquid evenly.

Step 6

Add the beaten eggs to the bread mixture and mix well until combined. The mixture should be moist but not soggy; adjust with more broth or bread if necessary.

Step 7

Use your hands to shape the mixture into golf ball-sized balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 8

Lightly coat the stuffing balls with olive oil or cooking spray to help them crisp during baking.

Step 9

Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the stuffing balls are golden brown and firm to the touch.

Step 10

Serve warm as a delicious side dish or appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3191.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5945.1

Total Fat 134.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 494mg	0%
Sodium 13436.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 977.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 64.7g	0%
Total Sugars 112.4g
Protein 196.0g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 3152.2mg	0%
Iron 74.8mg	0%
Potassium 4492.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.5%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 66.2%