Ingredients
– 1 pound sausage (pork, turkey, or chicken)
– 2 cups bread crumbs (fresh or dried)
– 1 small onion, finely chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup celery, finely chopped
– 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon dried sage
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 large egg, beaten
– ½ cup chicken broth (or as needed)
Instructions
Making Sausage Stuffing Balls is simple! Follow these steps to create this flavorful dish:
1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking.
2. Cook Sausage: In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned. Break it up into small pieces with a spatula.
3. Sauté Vegetables: Add the chopped onion, garlic, and celery to the skillet. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked sausage and vegetables with bread crumbs, parsley, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper.
5. Add Egg and Broth: Stir in the beaten egg. Gradually add chicken broth until the mixture is moist but not soggy.
6. Form Balls: Use your hands to shape the mixture into balls, roughly the size of a golf ball.
7. Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange the sausage balls on a greased or lined baking sheet.
8. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
9. Cool Slightly: After baking, let them cool for about 10 minutes to firm up before serving.
These simple steps ensure you create mouthwatering Sausage Stuffing Balls that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 12 balls
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 12g