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Turkey Stuffing Balls with Gravy

Crispy baked balls made from savory stuffing and shredded turkey, smothered in a rich homemade brown gravy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Stuffing Balls
  • 2 cups cooked turkey shredded or chopped
  • 6 oz stuffing mix 1 box
  • 1 cup chicken broth plus more if needed
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 2 stalks celery finely diced
Gravy
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour all-purpose
  • 2 cups beef broth or turkey broth

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Sauté onion and celery in 2 tbsp butter until soft. Remove from heat.
  3. In a large bowl, mix stuffing mix, turkey, and sautéed vegetables.
  4. Add broth and beaten eggs. Mix until combined and the mixture holds together.
  5. Form mixture into balls (golf ball size) and place on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
  7. For gravy: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, cook for 1 minute. Whisk in broth and simmer until thickened.
  8. Serve balls hot covered in gravy.

Notes

Use leftover stuffing if you have it; just add an egg to bind it.