Description
A festive twist on a holiday classic, these bite-sized stuffing balls are golden, savory, and served with a sweet-tangy cranberry dip that steals the show. They’re perfect for grazing before the main event or adding flair to your leftovers game.
Ingredients
For the Bites:
1 lb ground sausage (mild or spicy)
1 box stuffing mix (6 oz), prepared
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup finely chopped celery (optional)
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tbsp olive oil
For the Cranberry Sauce:
1/2 cup cranberry sauce (canned or fresh)
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp honey
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or line a baking sheet with parchment.
In a skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté onions and celery until soft.
In a large bowl, combine cooked sausage, prepared stuffing, sautéed vegetables, egg, and chicken broth. Mix until combined.
Form into 1.5-inch balls and place in muffin tin or on baking sheet.
Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and crisp on the edges.
While baking, mix cranberry sauce, Dijon, and honey in a bowl for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 / Bite
- Sugar: 5g / Bite
- Fat: 12g / Bite
- Carbohydrates: 18g / Bite
- Protein: 9g / Bite