🟤 Stuffing Balls (Crispy Outside, Soft Inside)
Stuffing balls are small baked portions of seasoned bread stuffing — perfect with roast chicken, turkey, or even on their own.
📝 Ingredients (Makes 12–15 balls)
- 4 cups dry bread cubes (or 250g stuffing mix)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp dried sage
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- ½–¾ cup chicken stock
- Salt & black pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare Bread
- If using fresh bread, toast cubes lightly until dry.
2️⃣ Cook Onion
- Melt butter in a pan.
- Cook onion 4–5 minutes until soft.
3️⃣ Mix
- In a bowl, combine bread, onion, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Add beaten egg.
- Slowly add stock until mixture holds together (not soggy).
4️⃣ Shape
- Form into golf-ball-sized balls.
- Place on greased baking tray.
5️⃣ Bake
- Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 20–25 minutes
- Turn halfway for even browning.
- Bake until golden and crispy outside.
🔥 Air Fryer Option
- 180°C for 12–15 minutes
- Lightly spray with oil for extra crispiness.
📊 Approximate Nutrition (Per Ball – 12 balls)
| Calories | Carbs | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110–130 kcal | 14g | 3g | 5g |
💡 Tips
- Add sausage meat for richer flavor.
- Add cranberries for a sweet touch.
- Use vegetable stock for vegetarian version.
If you want, I can also give:
- Gluten-free stuffing balls
- Sausage stuffing balls
- Make-ahead freezer instructions