{"id":2696,"date":"2026-03-26T22:17:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T22:17:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=2696"},"modified":"2026-03-26T22:17:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T22:17:11","slug":"leftover-turkey-stuffing-balls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/26\/leftover-turkey-stuffing-balls\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0Leftover Turkey Stuffing Balls"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>\u00a0Leftover Turkey Stuffing Balls<\/h2>\n<h3>\u00a0Ingredients<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups leftover turkey, shredded or chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 cups leftover stuffing<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup mashed potatoes (helps bind everything)<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)<\/li>\n<li>1 egg<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup breadcrumbs (plus extra for coating)<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup gravy (optional, for moisture)<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>Salt to taste<\/li>\n<li>Oil (for frying or brushing if baking)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Instructions<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Mix Everything Together<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a large bowl, combine turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cheese, egg, breadcrumbs, gravy, and seasonings. Mix until well combined.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shape into Balls<\/strong><br \/>\nTake small portions of the mixture and roll into golf ball-sized balls.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coat for Crispiness<\/strong><br \/>\nRoll each ball in extra breadcrumbs for a crunchy outer layer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Cooking Options<\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Frying (Extra Crispy):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.<\/li>\n<li>Fry balls for 3\u20134 minutes, turning until golden brown on all sides.<\/li>\n<li>Remove and drain on paper towels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Baking (Healthier):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C).<\/li>\n<li>Place balls on a lined baking sheet.<\/li>\n<li>Lightly brush or spray with oil.<\/li>\n<li>Bake for 20\u201325 minutes until golden and heated through.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Air Fryer:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cook at 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C) for 12\u201315 minutes, shaking halfway.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Serving Ideas<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Serve with warm gravy for dipping<\/li>\n<li>Add cranberry sauce for a sweet contrast<\/li>\n<li>Pair with a fresh salad for a complete meal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Tips<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>If mixture feels too dry, add a little more gravy or an extra egg<\/li>\n<li>If too wet, add more breadcrumbs<\/li>\n<li>You can freeze the balls before cooking and use later<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are crispy on the outside, soft and savory on the inside\u2014perfect for turning leftovers into something totally new and delicious!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Leftover Turkey Stuffing Balls \u00a0Ingredients 2 cups leftover turkey, shredded or chopped 2 cups leftover stuffing 1\/2 cup mashed potatoes&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2697,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2696","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2696","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2696"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2696\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2698,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2696\/revisions\/2698"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2697"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2696"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2696"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2696"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}