Description
These Turkey Stuffing Balls are the ultimate way to reinvent your holiday leftovers! Made with mashed potatoes, stuffing, and shredded turkey, they’re crispy on the outside, soft and savory inside, and smothered in rich gravy. Perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or main meal.
Ingredients
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3 cups mashed potatoes (slightly warm)
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3 cups stuffing (moisten with broth if dry)
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1½ cups shredded turkey
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Black pepper, to taste
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Gravy, for serving
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Panko breadcrumbs (optional, for frying)
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Butter or oil (optional, for frying)
Instructions
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Prep Ingredients
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Bring all ingredients to room temperature.
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Warm mashed potatoes slightly if chilled.
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Add a splash of broth to stuffing if dry.
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Mix & Form
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In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes and stuffing.
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Fold in shredded turkey and season with pepper if needed.
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Roll mixture into 12 golf ball-sized portions.
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Choose Cooking Method
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Baked Version: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, until heated through and lightly crispy.
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Pan-Fried Version: Roll balls in panko breadcrumbs. Heat butter or oil in a nonstick skillet and fry, turning gently, until golden brown.
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Serve
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Plate hot, top with warm gravy, and add cranberry sauce if desired. Serve immediately.
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Notes
Make ahead: Form balls in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake or fry.
Freezer-friendly: Freeze uncooked balls on a tray, then store in a freezer bag. Thaw overnight before cooking.
Versatile: Swap turkey for chicken or even ham for a tasty twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish, Main
- Method: Baking or Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 stuffing balls
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg