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Grandma Dot's Stuffing Balls

Grandma Dot's Stuffing Balls

Grandma Dot's Stuffing Balls are crispy on the outside, soft inside, and a fun alternative to traditional dressing.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 24 stuffing balls
Calories 108 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • aluminum foil
  • large bowl

Ingredients
  

Base

  • ¾ cup butter
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 large eggs
  • 10 cups cubed whole wheat or white bread Use stale or lightly toasted bread
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; grease the foil.
  • 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. Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, whisk chicken broth and eggs together in a large bowl. Fold in bread cubes and parsley.
  • Add onion mixture to bread cubes; mix until combined.
  • Use your hands to shape mixture into 24 (2-inch) balls; arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and crisp, about 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Assemble and refrigerate unbaked stuffing balls up to 24 hours in advance. Bring to room temperature before baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffing ballCalories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 289mgPotassium: 76mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
Keyword comfort food, family recipe, grandmother's recipe, holiday, stuffing, Thanksgiving
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