Description
Grandma Dot’s Stuffing Balls are the ultimate holiday side dish, combining classic stuffing flavor with crispy, golden edges. Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas, these hand-shaped bites are easy to bake, freezer-friendly, and crowd-pleasing. Whether served with turkey or mashed potatoes, this traditional recipe adds nostalgic warmth to any festive meal.
Ingredients
12 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups chopped celery
1 ½ cups chopped onion
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
10 cups day-old bread, torn
1 ½ cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 large eggs, beaten
Instructions
1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped celery and onion, sauté until soft and fragrant (8–10 minutes).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine torn bread, poultry seasoning, dried parsley, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour in sautéed vegetables and butter. Gently toss to coat the bread evenly.
4. Add beaten eggs and slowly drizzle in broth, stirring until mixture is moist but not soggy.
5. Preheat oven to 375°F.
6. Roll mixture into balls about the size of a small apple.
7. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
8. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden and crisp on the outside.
9. Serve warm or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Let the bread dry overnight for best texture.
Don’t overmix the stuffing or it may turn mushy.
You can freeze unbaked balls and cook straight from frozen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffing ball
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg