What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? The Color of Food: Sensational Stuffing Balls! Two words: OMG, YUM! Seriously, this is the answer to a prayer when asked, “What is a good side dish to serve with meat?” Personally, I like the make-ahead option of having a bag of Stuffing Balls on hand in the freezer. I guess you could even serve them as an appetizer for your next gathering. They’re that tasty. As usual, you can opt out of the shortcut version provided here and make your own stuffing with 5 cups of cubed cornbread, wheat bread, or day-old white bread crumbs. You decide. Go crazy with garden herbs, diced apples, or skip the meat completely. I chose golf ball-size over baseball-size, but that’s totally up to you. After all, you’re the one who will reap the accolades.
SENSATIONAL STUFFING BALLS
Ingredients:
1/3 cup butter
1/4 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 egg, well beaten
1/4 cup chicken broth
12.5 ounce can cooked chicken breast, drained and flaked
6-ounce box chicken stuffing mix
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°. Line a baking sheet with foil that has been sprayed with nonstick oil. Set aside. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Do not scorch. Add chopped onion and celery. Sauté until soft. Add chopped parsley, black pepper, sea salt, poultry seasoning, beaten egg, chicken broth, flaked chicken, and dry stuffing mix. Stir well to combine. Shape into golf ball-size portions. Place stuffing balls on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes until set.
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Now here’s a novel idea! 😜
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I make something similar to this at Thanksgiving. It’s my great-grandmother’s recipe for dressing, and it’s delicious. Your stuffing looks fantastic! 🙂
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Thanks very much. Time-honored traditions are the best, in my opinion. ⏰
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🙂
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What a brilliant idea! Putting this on my to-make list for next time I’m wondering what to fix for a side.
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It’s all about the novelty, when trying something new, that’s for sure. 😋
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I always feel as if I totally lack any imagination with my meals after reading your deliciously creative recipes. But you DO give me inspiration!
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Awww. Your comment warms my heart. Blessings. 🙏🏻
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These look delicious!!!
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Naturally, it can be made totally meatless or gluten-free. 🌿🌱🍃
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This is wonderful Gail! I have never heard of this before
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Simple and delicious, in my opinion. 🦋
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This recipe is copied, printed, and on the menu for Sunday dinner. The only thing I like better than one of your recipes is one of your recipes that can be made ahead and stored in the freezer for future use!
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You go, girl! We are kindred spirits! 🌟✨💫
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Oooh! So good!! I made something like this once with leftover Thanksgiving stuffing and never forgot it!! Except when I have leftovers on hand, go figure. Now I can have them ALL the time!! Anytime! Right from the freezer. You’re an evil genius!
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Why wait til Thanksgiving rolls around to enjoy this guilty pleasure?! 😜
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🙂
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I must try making this!!! I LOVE stuffing!
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Yay! I love it when people find a winner. Blessings. 🍃🍓
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I like having stuffing as an addition to meals. You can use different flavorings for beef or pork, too. I appreciate the idea of stuffing balls, especially! 🤗 😍
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I’m already thinking cornbread stuffing with pork would be incredible! 😍
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Looks delicious! thanks for the recipe, I will be trying it out😀
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Thanks for the vote of confidence! 🌟
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You’re welcome 😀
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