Cranberry Turkey Stuffing Balls

Quick, savory bites with a sweet cranberry touch.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) ground turkey
• 2 cups breadcrumbs
• 1 cup cooked or canned cranberries (drained)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
• 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying) or a little oil for baking

Instructions (short)

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) if baking. Or heat a skillet with oil over medium heat to fry.
2. In a bowl combine turkey, breadcrumbs, cranberries, onion, garlic, egg, parsley, salt & pepper. Mix until just combined.
3. Form into golf-ball sized balls (about 1–1½ in / 2.5–3.5 cm).
4. To bake: place on a lined baking sheet, brush lightly with oil, bake 18–22 minutes until cooked through.
   To fry: cook 3–4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
5. Serve warm with gravy, cranberry sauce, or a dipping sauce.

Yield: about 18–24 balls. Time: 30–40 minutes.