Ultimate Holiday Stuffing Balls Recipe for Festive Gatherings
These stuffing balls are a delightful side dish perfect for holiday gatherings, combining stale bread with savory herbs and vegetables. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Ingredients
- 4 cups stale bread cut into cubes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- ½ cup onion finely diced
- ½ cup celery finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large egg beaten
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion and celery until tender, about 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the stale bread with the sautéed onion and celery.
- Add parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
- Pour vegetable broth over the mixture and stir until the bread absorbs the liquid.
- Incorporate the beaten egg, stirring until the mixture holds together.
- Roll portions of the mixture into balls, about 2 inches in diameter, and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve with cranberry sauce for added flavor.