Left-over cheesy stuffing balls

These cheesy stuffing balls recipe is the perfect way to use up left-over stuffing after Thanksgiving or Christmas and makes a great snack.

Thanksgiving and Chrismas leftovers are just the best, aren’t they? There’s nothing like making yourself a really good sandwich with all those delicious bits that are left over after the big feast. But why just stick to a sandwich when there is so much more you can do with Thanksgiving leftovers?

These stuffing balls filled with melty mozzarella cheese is the ultimate celebration of leftovers. They have a similar vibe to Italian Arancini (risotto balls) and are so easy to make. You can stuff them with pretty much anything (leftover turkey and cranberry sauce with cheese would be uh-mazing!) before rolling them, coating them and frying them. Is it must me or is the day after Thanksgiving/Christmas starting to sound even more exciting?!

How to make leftover stuffing balls

Blend the leftover bread stuffing with an egg and a splash of milk to prevent it from being too dry in a food processor until smooth. Stuff cubes of cheese, leftover turkey or cranberry sauce in the centre and roll into golf-ball sized balls. Bread the stuffing balls by coating them first in flour, then beaten egg and finally in breadcrumbs. Fry in hot oil until golden brown and crisp then drain and serve with lemon wedges.

How long are leftovers good for in fridge?

Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for 3-4 days in a sealed container but I would keep an eye on it and if anything smells off/funny or looks like it’s dried out a lot then rather discard.

What to make out of leftovers?

1. Leftover turkey BLT Club sandwich
2. Healthy leftover turkey Caesar wrap
3. Leftover ham and pea pasta bake 
4. Eggs Benedict with leftover ham 
5. Pea & leftover ham Frittata

Cheesy leftover stuffing balls

These cheesy stuffing balls recipe is the perfect way to use up left-over stuffing after Thanksgiving or Christmas and makes a great snack.

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Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Bread stuffing, stuffing balls, Thanksgiving leftovers

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 12 stuffing balls (depending on size)

Calories: 383kcal

Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

• 4 cups leftover bread stuffing
• 1 egg
• 3-4 tbsp milk
• 150 g mozzarella cheese cubed
• 2 cups flour seasoned
• 2 eggs beaten
• 2 cups breadcrumbs
• oil for frying

Instructions

• Combine the stuffing, egg and milk in the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth. 
• Form golf-sized balls and stuff with a cube of cheese. 
• Roll the stuffing balls first into the season flour, then coat with the beaten egg and finally in the breadcrumbs. 
• Heat the oil in a pot and fry the stuffing balls until golden brown and crisp. 
• Remove then drain and serve with lemon wedges. 

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 395mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1.1mg

Easy bread stuffing