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How does your family feast for the holidays? Are they a formal sit-down bunch, or do they prefer a more casual, potluck Thanksgiving<\/a> vibe? If your gatherings sound more like the latter, then these stuffing balls need<\/em> to be part of your menu.<\/p>\n I remember the first time I went to my in-laws for the holidays and experienced stuffing balls for the first time, among other traditional Thanksgiving sides<\/a>. My husband explained that they were the cornerstone of his family’s Thanksgiving. It only took me one bite to decide that this recipe would forever become part of my family’s holiday spread too.<\/p>\n With a fun, festive appearance, stuffing balls are the perfect Thanksgiving side dish to serve when the occasion calls for slow cookers and party platters rather than fine china and heirloom tablecloth. This poppable and portable stuffing balls recipe is a hit with kids and adults alike and pairs perfectly with other buffet-style holiday recipes.<\/p>\n Loaded with all of the same ingredients as your favorite classic Thanksgiving stuffing recipe<\/a>, rather than stuffing the mix into a turkey or spreading it into a pan, the stuffing is molded into balls and baked to golden perfection. Aside from being super cute, stuffing bites make serving a breeze since they’re pre-portioned. Our favorite way to serve this recipe for stuffing balls is buffet-style, arranged in a slow cooker or chafing dish to keep warm with a side of homemade gravy<\/a> for drizzling, dipping and dunking.<\/p>\n Preheat the oven to 375\u00b0F. Melt the butter in a large, deep skillet over medium heat, then add the celery and onion. Cook and stir until tender, about three to five minutes, then remove from the heat.<\/p>\n Add the remaining ingredients and stir until moist and evenly mixed.<\/p>\n Shape into eight balls.<\/p>\n Place the balls on a greased baking sheet. Bake the stuffing balls for 20 minutes or until they’re golden and slightly firm to the touch. They should reach an internal temperature of 160\u00b0.<\/p>\n This recipe for stuffing balls may be kept refrigerated in an airtight food storage container for three to four days. To reheat, warm in a 350\u00b0F oven until the stuffing balls reach an internal temperature of 160\u00b0. Alternatively, you can warm gently in a microwave in a microwave-safe dish. Here are more tips for reheating Thanksgiving leftovers<\/a>.<\/p>\n Yes! Baked stuffing balls may be stored in an airtight food storage container and kept in the freezer for up to three months. To enjoy, thaw completely in the refrigerator and then reheat as directed above. Here are more freezer-safe Thanksgiving recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\n Yes. You can prepare this stuffing balls recipe ahead through Step 3 of the recipe. Once shaped, transfer the balls to an airtight food storage container, separating with layers of parchment if necessary, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to enjoy, let the stuffing balls come to room temperature and then bake as directed. Here are more make-ahead Thanksgiving recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\n If your stuffing balls are falling apart, they may need additional moisture. To remedy this, add additional chicken broth one tablespoon at a time until the stuffing holds its shape when formed into balls.<\/p>\n Since this stuffing balls recipe contains egg, it’s important to cook them completely for food safety reasons. Use an instant-read thermometer<\/a> to check the internal temperature of the stuffing balls. When the centers register 160\u00b0, they’re ready to serve.<\/p>\n If you love dressing, stuffing balls are a wonderful way to enjoy this Thanksgiving side dish all year round. Their more casual appearance and ease of preparation make them an approachable choice for even the busiest weeknights. Enjoy with your favorite seasoned roast turkey<\/a> or try with baked pork chops<\/a>, a spatchcock chicken<\/a> or any one of these 30-minute sausage dinners<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Stuffing balls turn classic stuffing into a more casual holiday side dish that everyone will love to scoop onto their plates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":2012491,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[303971,304162,306854,306849,304328,305487,304338,304390,303966,304408,304368,303887,306848,304268,324623,304388,303994,304313,306805,304150,303883,304468],"categories-v2":[308500,309439,309608,309605,308988,308984,308481,310796,308992,308761,308495,308813,308745,308478,309603,259483,309177,308752,308528,308313,313073,309434,308476,308875],"coauthors":[206601],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Stuffed 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