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    Home > Recipes > Thanksgiving

    Stuffing Balls {Video}

    Published: Nov 10, 2015 · Modified: Nov 18, 2022 · by Jess Smith · Jump to Recipe · 13 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Stuffing Balls in a bowl
    uncooked Stuffing Balls on a sheet pan
    Stuffing Balls

    Stuffing Balls in a bowl

    Stuffing balls are holiday legend around here.  A favorite that make it onto every holiday table.  Rolled into balls and baked (or put in the Air Fryer - check out our new Air Fryer version of this recipe), a classic stuffing gets golden brown and crisp on the outside.  We think this recipe is so long overdue that we put it into our first video!  Check it out here.

    My husband's Mom discovered a version of this dish in a local recipe pamphlet in Norfolk, Virginia in the 80s.  She made it, adapted it, and over the years it became a holiday staple.  The stuffing balls come out of the oven crisp and delicious, but Frank swears that, like all the best holiday food, they are even better the next day.

    If any make it to leftover status, he can be found the day after Thanksgiving eating them cold straight out of the fridge.

    ingredients for stuffing

    The great news is that stuffing balls are not only easy but really fun to make.  The recipe is simple and uses any store-bought mix as a base.  Pepperidge Farm Herb Seasoned Stuffing Mix has always been a go-to, but we tested it with others with great success.  (Trader Joe's Herbed Cornbread Stuffing Mix was also a hit.)  Any dried breadcrumbs or cubes will work.

    It's an easy enough holiday recipe to delegate to little kitchen helpers or other visitors who want to lend a hand.  But if making them for a crowd, it would be best to double (or triple) the recipe.  It's nearly impossible to eat just one.

    uncooked Stuffing Balls on a sheet pan

    We were so excited to share this long overdue family favorite, that we decided it was just the right thing for the very first Inquiring Chef video.  Check it out below!

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    Favorite Tools

    • Lodge Cast Iron Skillet 
    • Anchor 3-Piece Glass Mixing Bowls 
    • Whisk
    • Half Sheet Pan
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    4.12 from 17 votes

    Stuffing Balls

    A family favorite at our holiday table. Stuffing is more fun rolled into balls and baked until crisp all over!
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time12 mins
    Total Time32 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Keyword: Christmas, Holiday recipe, Thanksgiving
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 166kcal
    Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
    Cost: $6.00

    Equipment

    • Skillet
    • Mixing Bowl
    • Half Sheet Pan

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup Butter
    • 2 stalks Celery, chopped
    • 1 Onion, chopped
    • ½ cup Parsley, chopped
    • 1 Egg
    • 8 oz Herb Stuffing Mix or Dried Bread Cubes (we use Pepperidge Farm Herb Seasoned Stuffing Mix)
    • 1 10 oz can Cream of Mushroom Soup

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400° F (204° C).
    • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add celery, onion and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Saute until vegetables are soft, 4 to 5 minutes.
    • In a large mixing bowl, beat egg and combine with stuffing mix, cream of mushroom soup and cooked vegetables.
    • Form into 12 even balls, pressing the mixture together firmly between your hands. Place on a greased sheet pan. Bake until the tops are golden brown and crisp, about 12 minutes.
    • Serve hot out of the oven and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 430mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 497IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg

    Needless to say we had a lot of fun making the video.  Though it's amazing what chaos we can create at the kitchen table in one all-too-brief nap window.

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    Comments

    1. Joy

      November 10, 2015 at 12:38 pm

      I've been following your blog since you announced your pregnancy, but I think this is my first time commenting. Molly and Clara are so cute and sweet.

      I've never even heard of stuffing balls before, but these look delicious! I love your video. You did a great job with your first video. Isn't nap time beautiful?

      - Joy, The Vegetarian Mommy

      Reply
      • Jess

        November 10, 2015 at 2:20 pm

        Joy - thanks so much for following along and for your sweet note. Nap is a seriously, seriously beautiful thing. 😉 I'm so excited to discover your site. I was a vegetarian for many years and I'm always looking for new ideas - it's so great to "meet" you!

        Reply
        • Joy

          November 11, 2015 at 1:37 pm

          Your reply made me smile! Thanks, Jess. I especially appreciate your comment about my blog. Since I'm just starting out, the encouragement is really nice. Oops! Nap time just ended. Time to go!

          Reply
    2. Danielle @ So Munch Love

      November 17, 2015 at 10:56 am

      Jess, these look to die for. I am such a sucker for stuffing that I could definitely see eating a few too many of these. I also love your video. So cute! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Jess

        November 27, 2015 at 1:26 pm

        Thanks so much for reading Danielle - I'm a total sucker for stuffing too!

        Reply
    3. Jennifer @ Crockpot Gourmet

      November 19, 2015 at 8:57 am

      Jess, the video is awesome!! great job and the photos are amazing too!! Looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Jess

        November 27, 2015 at 1:23 pm

        Thanks so much Jennifer! It was so fun seeing you the other week!

        Reply
    4. Barbara

      June 01, 2019 at 2:08 pm

      I know from the ingredients they are amazing. They look like 2 bites apiece. Do you ever make them smaller with a scoop perhaps. Just to pop them in your mouth. Have you ever tried cream of chicken or does the mushroom add more complexity

      Reply
      • Jess

        June 11, 2019 at 2:02 pm

        I have never made them smaller, but I love that idea! We may have to try that! I have done it with cream of chicken and cream of celery. Both were good, but the mushroom does give complexity and a nice savory flavor that really complements the herbs in the stuffing mix!

        Reply
    5. Stancia Markham

      November 25, 2020 at 7:59 pm

      Hi! I am right in the middle of the recipe & have a question.....do i add the seasoning packet that comes with the stuffing mix? Looks so yummy! We can't wait to try this. I just don't want to wreck it by doing the wrong thing!

      Reply
      • Jess Smith

        November 25, 2020 at 10:49 pm

        Hi Stancia - it won't hurt the recipe either way. I'd vote to leave it in for added flavor, but we often make them without and love the classic flavor. Either way will work! Happy Thanksgiving!

        Reply
    6. KIM

      November 22, 2021 at 10:41 am

      5 stars
      Hi Jess, we have made these several times and they are a favorite of my family. Sometimes I add chooped dried cherries to the recipe. I am wondering though, can these be made ahead of time? Kim

      Reply
      • Jess Smith

        November 22, 2021 at 8:51 pm

        Oh yum - that's a delicious addition! Yes! We've made them ahead of time. I like to form them but not bake them until right before serving. Cover them tightly to prevent them from drying out, but then they should be fine stored in the fridge for up to 14 hours before you bake them.

        Reply

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