Best 5 Basic Stuffing Balls With Variations Recipes

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Do you have leftover bread and need some new creative ideas on how to use it? Well, look no further! Basic stuffing balls are easy to make and make a great side for any meal. Use a variety of seasonings and herbs for different flavors, or add in some other ingredients to create your own unique stuffing ball recipe. Here are some of our favorite variations on the classic stuffing ball recipe.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BASIC STUFFING BALLS WITH VARIATIONS



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These stuffing balls are a good side dish with poultry and pork dishes. For an appetizer, make the stuffing balls smaller, reduce the baking time accordingly, and serve them with homemade or purchased cranberry relish for dipping. If baking the stuffing balls with a meat dish, place stuffing balls in the oven for the final 30 minutes of cooking. You can use other breads too. I usually use good quality homebaked-style plain white bread and stuffing bread when it is available. You can use up odds and ends of white bread, brown bread, rye bread, hot dog buns, and rolls for this recipe too. Adjust the seasonings to suit your tastes. Add one cup chopped apples, raisins, or cranberries for a fruit stuffing, or add one cup of chopped walnuts or pecans. The variations are endless. You may need to add a little more chicken broth, just enough to hold the stuffing balls together. Use canned broth or dissolve a couple teaspoons soup base mix in warm water. Garnish chicken or pork dishes with the stuffing balls and grilled bacon rolls. To make the bacon rolls: Cut bacon strips in half; roll them up and secure with a toothpick; and grill or fry until well done; Drain on paper towels.

Provided by foodtvfan

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 8 stuffing balls, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup butter
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
5 cups soft white bread cubes, 1/2-inch
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 egg, well beaten
1/4 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil paper and lightly grease the foil for easy clean up.
  • Heat butter or margarine in a large skillet.
  • Add onion and celery and sauté gently until soft.
  • Combine remaining ingredients with the celery and onion mixture, adding any variations you like.
  • Shape mixture into 8 balls. Dampen hands with cold water if necessary.
  • Place stuffing balls on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes or until set.

STUFFING BALLS



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This delicious side dish always remind me of special holiday dinners except these are so much faster to fix.-Mary Beth Jung, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup butter, cubed
5 cups soft bread cubes
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 large egg, well beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in remaining ingredients. Shape into eight balls. , Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake until a thermometer reads 160°, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 536mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BASIC STUFFING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Melt 1 stick butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cups each diced onions and celery, 2 chopped apples and 1 tablespoon each minced sage and thyme; season with salt and pepper and cook 5 minutes. Add 3 cups chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Whisk 2 eggs with 1/4 cup chopped parsley in a large bowl; add 16 cups cubed stale country white bread, then pour in the vegetable-broth mixture and toss. Transfer to a buttered 3-quart baking dish and dot with more butter. Cover and bake 30 minutes, then uncover and bake until golden, 20 more minutes.

GRANDMA DOT'S STUFFING BALLS



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This is my must-have recipe for Thanksgiving, passed down to me by my grandmother. These delicious stuffing balls are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. She always used white bread for this recipe, but I like to use a nutty whole wheat bread for a little extra flavor.

Provided by carabakescupcakes

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Bread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 56m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
¾ cup butter
½ cup diced onion
½ cup diced celery
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs
½ cup chicken broth
10 cups cubed whole wheat bread
½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; grease with cooking spray.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in salt, poultry seasoning, and pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Whisk eggs and chicken broth together in a large bowl. Fold in bread cubes and parsley. Pour in onion mixture; mix together until combined.
  • Shape mixture into 2-inch balls and arrange on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake until golden and crisp, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 288.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

BASIC STUFFING



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Make and share this Basic Stuffing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alia55

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 13 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 cups bread cubes (1/2-inch size)
2 cups onions, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
6 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 1/2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a preheated 400ºF oven, toast bread cubes 5 to 7 minutes or until barely golden.
  • In a large skillet, melt butter and cook onion and celery over medium heat for 3 minutes or until softened.
  • Transfer to a bowl and add bread cubes, herbs, salt, pepper, and chicken broth. Toss well and adjust seasoning.
  • Transfer to baking dish and bake at 325ºF for 20 minutes until heated through and crust forms on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.5, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 14.1, Sodium 531.8, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 3.4

Tips:

- Use day-old bread for a better texture. - Use a variety of breads for a more complex flavor. - Add herbs, spices, and vegetables to the stuffing for extra flavor. - Moisten the stuffing with broth or milk for a moist and tender texture. - Don't overstuff the stuffing balls, or they will be dense and heavy. - Bake the stuffing balls in a preheated oven for the best results. - Serve the stuffing balls immediately, or store them in the refrigerator for later use.

Conclusion:

Basic stuffing balls are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect stuffing balls every time. Whether you are making them for a special occasion or a weeknight meal, stuffing balls are a surefire hit.

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