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Sausage Stuffing Balls

I’m telling you guys right now, sausage stuffing balls are the best part of my holiday table. They’re crispy on the outside, soft and savory on the inside, and loaded with classic stuffing flavor. Easy to make, fun to share, and they disappear fast.

Roll Into the Holidays with These Flavor Bombs

Tested and Perfected: I’ve made these stuffing balls a lot. So you’ll get the right mix of crispy edges and soft centers. No dry, crumbly bites here.

Family Favorite! These have shown up at my family dinners and holiday parties for years, and they always disappear first.

Easy Steps: I’ve got you covered with simple ingredients, clear directions, and tips that make success simple.

A Reader’s Review

These were easy to make and delicious with our Thanksgiving brunch. Needed to add a bit more breadcrumbs to hold their shape, I used Italian flavored breadcrumbs. Everyone loved them!

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Stuffing Balls Ingredients

Stuffing Bread Crumbs: Boxed stuffing bread crumbs make this recipe easy! I used Mrs. Cubbison’s brand. They are lightly seasoned but not too salty. Some brands can be too salty.

Veggies: It’s important to precook the veggies. Make sure they are tender before assembling the balls.

Use a Muffin tin: To get the same effect, you could put the stuffing in a muffin tin instead of rolling them into balls!

Sausage Stuffing Ball Recipe

These cute little sausage balls are such a fun way to eat stuffing during the holidays. I have been asked to bring them every time we get together. Make them with all the other classic sides like mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, and rolls!

Cook the Veggies: Preheat the oven to 375°F, then line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, onion, celery, and carrots. Cook until the veggies are tender, about 3 minutes, then remove the pan from the heat and set it aside.

Add: In a large bowl, combine the ground sausage, stuffing mix, chopped parsley, dried thyme, beaten egg, and chicken broth.

Mix: Mix using your hands until combined.

Scoop and Bake: Using a 2-inch scoop, scoop the mixture and roll it into a ball, then place balls on the prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Dip stuffing balls in gravy or cranberry sauce!

Alyssa’s Pro Tip

Getting the Perfect Texture: If your stuffing balls won’t hold together, the mix is off. Too dry? Add a splash of chicken broth. Too wet? Stir in a few extra bread crumbs until it holds its shape.

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Sausage Stuffing Balls

Sausage stuffing balls are the perfect appetizer or side dish for any holiday meal! You won’t be able to stop at just one! 
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword sausage stuffing balls, sausage stuffing balls recipe, stuffing balls, stuffing balls recipe, thanksgiving
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
Total Time 40 minutes minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 208kcal

Ingredients

1 pound ground sausage1 tablespoon olive oil¼ cup finely diced onion¼ cup finely diced celery¼ cup finely diced carrots4 cups boxed stuffing bread crumbs1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley1 teaspoon dried thyme1 large beaten egg1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ cup finely diced onion, ¼ cup finely diced celery, and ¼ cup finely diced carrots. Cook until the veggies are tender, about 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and set it aside.
In a large bowl, combine 1 pound ground sausage, 4 cups boxed stuffing bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 large beaten egg, and 1 cup chicken broth. Mix using your hands until combined.
Using a 2-inch scoop, scoop the mixture and roll it into a ball. Place each ball on the prepared pan.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Dip with gravy or cranberry sauce!

Notes

Storage & Reheating Instructions

Refrigerate: Once cooled, store sausage stuffing balls in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.
Reheat: Warm in the oven at 350°F for 6–8 minutes, or microwave for about 1 minute until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 2balls | Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 440mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 403IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg

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