Best 9 Savory Stuffing Balls Appetizer Recipes

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In the world of appetizers, savory stuffing balls stand out as a delectable and versatile treat that can elevate any occasion. Whether you're hosting a holiday feast or simply craving a delightful snack, these bite-sized morsels offer a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With their crispy outer layer and tender, flavorful stuffing interior, savory stuffing balls are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So, let's embark on a culinary journey and explore the art of crafting these irresistible appetizers, with a focus on selecting the finest ingredients, mastering the perfect stuffing-to-coating ratio, and achieving that golden-brown finish that will leave your guests craving more.

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

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.

SAVORY DRESSING OR STUFFING BALLS



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It was always my husband's job to toast all the bread when he was little. Now, he's in charge of preparing the whole recipe each Thanksgiving.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 10 dressing balls, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup onion, chopped
4 tablespoons butter (we use light)
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 loaf wheat bread, toasted or 6 cups wheat bread
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 eggs, beaten slightly
4 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
melted butter

Steps:

  • Toast all the bread and rip or cut into small pieces. Place in a large mixing bowl.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and celery and saute until softened. Remove from the heat.
  • Add the beaten eggs to the broth and blend well. Add the parsley, sage, poultry seasoning, and pepper mix well. Mix the sauted vegetables with the bread cubes and then pour broth mixture over all and stir.
  • Shape the mixture into 2-inch balls and place on a greased cookie sheet, drizzle a small amount of melted butter over the balls.
  • Bake uncovered in 375 degrees F oven for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.9, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 49.4, Sodium 281.2, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.6, Protein 5.7

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

GRANDMOM JACOBS' SAVORY STUFFING



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My grandmom's secret ingredient to her stuffing was stale Italian bread to soak up the stock, and Trisha's grandmother used saltines for a nice crunch. On the show, we cooked up a combination of both of our family traditions!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 loaves day-old Italian bread (24 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes (about 10 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more to grease your baking dish
3 medium carrots, preferably rainbow, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
3 stalks celery, diced
1 large sweet onion, diced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 cups lightly crumbled saltine crackers (1 sleeve or about 40 crackers)
About 4 cups vegetable stock, chicken stock or turkey pan juices

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to broil.
  • Place the bread cubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment and drizzle over the olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toast for 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown. Make sure to watch them so they don't burn. Remove the cubes and switch the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery, onion and thyme and season with salt and pepper. Saute until softened, about 8 minutes. Remove the vegetables to a large bowl.
  • Add the toasted bread and saltines to the vegetables. Add the stock slowly, tossing gently, until the bread is moist but not too soggy; you may not use all of your stock. Place in a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish and bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes until golden brown.

SAVORY STUFFING BALLS (APPETIZER)



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These are a different appetizer than what you normally see, and if you love stuffing they are a perfect bite size snack!

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 36 balls

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box seasoned stuffing mix, prepared as directed (Stove Top, etc.)
1 box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and completely drained of all liquid
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese or 2 tablespoons romano cheese
Dijon mustard or honey mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine prepared stuffing with spinach, egg and cheese in a large bowl.
  • Form 1 inch balls out of mixture.
  • Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake for 20- 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve on toothpicks with mustard for dipping.

SAVORY STUFFING BALLS



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A great way to serve stuffing in individual portions. The outside gets a nice, crispy texture while the inside is moist and delicious.

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons butter
1 cup diced onions
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
2 eggs, beaten slightly
2 cups low sodium chicken broth or water
4 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
4 teaspoons dried sage
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
6 cups dry bread cubes
melted butter, as needed
garnish with fresh sage leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degree F. Grease a rimmed baking sheet. Add the butter to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, about 6 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Combine the beaten eggs and broth in a bowl and whisk to combine. Stir the onion and celery into the egg mixture. Add the parsley, sage, poultry seasoning, black pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well. Place the bread cubes in large bowl. While stirring, pour the broth mixture into the bread cubes and continue to stir until completely coated. Form the stuffing into 2-inch balls. Place on the greased baking sheet. Drizzle each stuffing ball with a little melted butter. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes or until crisp on the outside and heated through. Serve hot, garnished with sage leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

BACON-WRAPPED STUFFING BALLS



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My family loves these. They can be served as an appetizer or a side dish. They can be stuffed with sliced Italian sausage, chunks of cheese, or other small savory treats.

Provided by Cynthadeltorro

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Bacon     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon olive oil
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped onion
2 cups stuffing mix (such as Kraft® Stove Top®)
½ (8 ounce) package softened cream cheese, cut into chunks
¼ cup softened butter, cut into chunks
1 egg, beaten
⅔ cup very hot water
⅔ cup bread crumbs, or as needed
6 slices bacon, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add red bell pepper, celery, and onion; cook and stir until softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine stuffing mix, cream cheese, butter, and beaten egg in a large bowl; add hot water and mix well until incorporated. Let sit until liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Stir in red bell pepper mixture. Shape into 1-inch balls.
  • Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Roll balls in bread crumbs; arrange them on a baking sheet. Flatten slightly into patties. Wrap patties in bacon.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms are browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Flip and continue baking until crisp on top, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 41.3 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 745.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

STUFFING BITES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: breakfast sausage, onion, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs, dried cranberry, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, black pepper, stuffing mix, chicken broth

Provided by Jordan Kenna

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 8 bites

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb breakfast sausage
½ cup onion, diced
¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 eggs
½ cup dried cranberry, chopped
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
6 oz stuffing mix, 1 box
1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion after 1-2 minutes and cook until sausage is cooked and onion is tender.
  • Remove sausage from heat and transfer to a large mixing bowl and let cool.
  • Add remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix until thoroughly incorporated.
  • Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, measure out mixture into 8 evenly sized balls and space them out on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350˚F (180˚C) for 20 minutes or until bites are cooked and slightly browned on top.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 7 grams

SAVORY STUFFING BALLS



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Stuffing mix and a single egg make it easy to form this tasty mix of celery, red peppers, corn and Italian sausage into savory stuffing balls.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 red pepper, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing
1 lb. mild Italian sausage, casings removed
1 cup frozen corn
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 cup water
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325ºF.
  • Cook and stir celery and peppers in dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat 5 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add sausage and corn; cook 10 min. or until sausage is no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Drain.
  • Mix sausage mixture, stuffing, water and egg in large bowl. Shape into 24 balls. Place in 2 greased foil-lined 15x10x1-inch pans.
  • Bake 20 to 25 min. or until done (160ºF), turning after 10 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 410 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 7 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of bread cubes for a more flavorful stuffing. Try using a combination of white bread, whole wheat bread, and cornbread.
  • Add some chopped vegetables to the stuffing for extra flavor and nutrition. Some good options include celery, onion, carrots, and mushrooms.
  • Season the stuffing well with salt, pepper, and any other desired herbs and spices.
  • Don't overmix the stuffing, or it will become dense and dry. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Form the stuffing balls into uniform sizes so that they cook evenly.
  • Bake the stuffing balls in a preheated oven until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve the stuffing balls immediately or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Savory stuffing balls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a variety of ingredients, including bread cubes, vegetables, herbs, and spices. The stuffing balls are then baked in the oven until they are golden brown and cooked through. Serve them immediately or store them in the refrigerator for later use. With their savory flavor and crispy texture, these stuffing balls are sure to be a hit with your guests.

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