How to Make Stuffing Bites - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with loved ones and indulging in all the delicious comfort foods that come with the holiday. One classic dish that is a staple on Thanksgiving tables across the country is stuffing. Whether it's made with cornbread, white bread, or a mix of both, stuffing is a savory and comforting side dish that pairs perfectly with turkey and all the trimmings. But what if you could take this beloved dish to the next level and turn it into a fun and bite-sized appetizer?...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
  • 2 cups leftover stuffing
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • oil for frying
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce, warmed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 mins
  • Total Time: 21 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 dozen

  • Mix mashed potatoes, stuffing, eggs, Parmesan cheese, poultry seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until well combined.
  • Pour panko bread crumbs into a wide shallow bowl. Form 2 tablespoonfuls of stuffing mixture into a ball. Roll in bread crumbs until well coated. Repeat with remaining stuffing mixture.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry stuffing balls, 4 at a time, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack; sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Serve fried stuffing balls with cranberry sauce.
  • Nutrition

    269 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 34mg
    • Sodium: 674mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 62mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 158mg