Here’s a classic Sausage Meat Stuffing Balls recipe—savory, flavorful, and perfect as a side or appetizer 🍂🍖
Sausage Meat Stuffing Balls
Ingredients (makes about 20–24 balls)
- 1 lb breakfast sausage (mild or spicy)
- 4 cups bread cubes (day-old bread works best)
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup celery, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup chicken or turkey broth
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- Optional: 1 egg, beaten (for binding)
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook sausage and veggies
- In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add onion, celery, and garlic; sauté 3–4 minutes until softened. Remove from heat.
- Combine stuffing
- In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, cooked sausage mixture, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in broth and melted butter; stir until evenly moistened.
- Optional: stir in beaten egg for firmer balls.
- Form balls
- Shape mixture into 1½-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake
- Bake 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve
- Serve warm as a side dish, appetizer, or holiday favorite.
Tips & Variations
- Cheesy stuffing balls: Add ½ cup shredded cheddar or Parmesan.
- Herb twist: Mix in rosemary, parsley, or poultry seasoning.
- Cranberry sausage balls: Add ¼ cup dried cranberries for a sweet-savory flavor.
- Make ahead: Assemble and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight before baking.
If you want, I can also give a quick 3-ingredient sausage ball version that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
