When it comes to creating a memorable holiday meal, walnut stuffing balls stand out as a delectable side dish that tantalizes taste buds and adds a touch of sophistication to your table. These golden-brown orbs, adorned with the nutty flavor of walnuts and a blend of savory herbs, are a culinary delight that perfectly complements the main course. Whether you prefer a classic stuffing recipe or a more modern twist with unique ingredients, this article will guide you through the process of crafting the perfect walnut stuffing balls. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your guests craving more.
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WALNUT STUFFING
Toasted walnuts and other flavorful ingredients make this stuffing perfect alongside roasted turkey.-Billie Moss, Walnut Creek, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, walnuts, cheese, rosemary, salt and pepper; stir in onion mixture. Beat eggs and broth; add to the bread mixture. , Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until browned.
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WALNUT BALLS
This is an old, old recipe that has been in the family for years. The origin is unknown. Recipe uses very little sugar in it and is rolled in superfine sugar to sweeten.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Walnut Dessert Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Cream the sugar and butter. Add flour, nuts, salt and vanilla. Mix well. Batter will be very crumbly.
- Shape into 1 inch balls. Bake for 15 minutes, remove from oven and allow to cool for 3 minutes. Roll in super fine sugar. When cool, roll again, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 79.2 mg, Sugar 10.8 g
MATZO, WALNUT AND MUSHROOM STUFFING
I've been saving this since 1997 from McCall's magazine. There are 9 Passover recipes in it. The menu they gave is Gefilte Fish (no recipe), Chicken Soup With Matzo Balls, Mixed Green Salad (no recipe), Stuffed Tarragon Roast Capon With Rich Pan Gravy, Matzo Walnut and Mushroom Stuffing, Roasted Tzimmes, Asparagus With Lemon and Mint, Chocolate-Almond Torte With Strawberry Sauce, and Assorted Macaroons. One of these days I may get this made but for safe keeping I'm saving it here.
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Fruit
Time 28m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In large, nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat, toast walnuts, shaking often, until lightly golden and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Transfer to large bowl.
- Add 1 tablespoon of the margarine to skillet; when melted, add half of the matzo. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until matzo is lightly toasted; add to walnuts. Repeat with 1 tablespoon of the margarine and remaining matzo pieces.
- Wipe out skillet; add remaining margarine. Heat; add onions, carrots and celery; cook 5 minutes, until crisp-tender. Add garlic, thyme, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute. Add mushrooms; cook 4 minutes, until tender. Stir into matzo mixture. Let cool; stir in parsley and eggs. Stuff into Roast Capon recipe #.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 79.3, Sodium 341.9, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.3, Protein 9.2
MUSHROOM AND WALNUT STUFFING
Make this stuffing for our Roast Turkey with Rosemary and Lemon. Pan-fry leftover stuffing and serve with eggs for a post-holiday brunch.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add onions and celery; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, 5 to 7 minutes; transfer to a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil, mushrooms, and sage to skillet; season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until mushrooms are browned, 5 minutes. Add wine and cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon, until wine is almost evaporated. Transfer to bowl with vegetables; add walnuts, bread, and enough broth to moisten (stuffing should feel moist but not soggy). Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
- Add eggs to bread mixture and toss well to combine. Reserve 4 cups stuffing for turkey. Spoon remaining stuffing into a lightly oiled 2-quart baking dish. (To store, cover and refrigerate, up to 1 day.) Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with rack in upper third. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown on top, 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g
GRANDMA DOT'S STUFFING BALLS
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
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
STUFFING BALLS
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
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.
WALNUT-HERB STUFFING
To stuff your turkey, you'll need 4 cups unbaked stuffing for a 12-pound bird. Stuff it right before roasting and bake remaining stuffing in a 2-quart baking dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with racks in middle and lower thirds. On two rimmed baking sheets, arrange bread in a single layer. Toast until dry and pale golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, lightly butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium. Add onion, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until onion and celery are softened, about 7 minutes. Add raisins, walnuts, sage, oregano, rosemary, and thyme leaves and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- Add parsley, eggs, and bread; stir to combine. Add broth in two additions, stirring until absorbed after each addition. Season generously with salt and pepper and transfer stuffing to dish. Bake on middle rack until deep golden brown on top, 25 to 30 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g
BASIC STUFFING BALLS WITH VARIATIONS
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
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.
GRAPEFRUIT AND WALNUT STUFFING BALLS WIH CITRUS-MINT SAUCE
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. 2. Combine the stuffing mix, grapefruit segments, walnuts, mint, and brown sugar in a large bowl. Stir in first the melted butter and then the grapefruit juice, tossing lightly but thoroughly after each addition. 3. Shape the stuffing mixture into 6 to 8 balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Cover and bake for 35 minutes, or until firm to the touch. 4. To make the sauce, set the grapefruit sections aside, and combine the reserved grapefruit juice, cider, honey, and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat and boil for 4 minutes, stirring constantly as the mixture thickens. Stir in the grapefruit sections and the mint. 5. Serve the sauce warm over the stuffing balls, garnishing with the chopped mint and grapefruit zest.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
APRICOT & HAZELNUT STUFFING
Fantastic as part of your Christmas lunch - so much more than just a stuffing for the turkey
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Side dish
Time 45m
Yield Makes about 16 balls
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fry onions in the butter. Stir in nuts; fry until golden. Remove from the heat, add apricots, breadcrumbs, parsley and lemon zest. Mix in the egg and season. Use half to stuff the neck end of the turkey; shape the rest into balls.
- Put the balls in a buttered baking dish, then drizzle with oil. Bake for 30 mins until golden, or roast them around the turkey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.28 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- To ensure the stuffing balls remain intact during cooking, ensure the bread is not too dry and has a slightly moist texture.
- For added flavor and texture, consider using a variety of nuts in the stuffing, such as pecans, almonds, or hazelnuts.
- If you prefer a crispy outer layer on the stuffing balls, brush them with melted butter before baking.
- To make the stuffing balls more visually appealing, roll them in chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives before baking.
- Feel free to experiment with different seasonings and spices to create a unique flavor profile for the stuffing balls.
Conclusion:
Walnut stuffing balls are a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, appetizer, or even as a main course. With their combination of savory flavors and crispy texture, these stuffing balls are sure to be a hit at any gathering. So next time you're looking for a unique and flavorful dish, give walnut stuffing balls a try – you won't be disappointed!
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