stuffing balls

This is my must-have recipe for Thanksgiving, passed down to me by my grandmother. These delicious stuffing balls are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. She always used white bread for this recipe, but I like to use a nutty whole wheat bread for a little extra flavor.Prep:30 minsCook:26 minsTotal:56 minsServings:24Yield:2 dozen

Ingredients

• cooking spray
• ¾ cup butter
• ½ cup diced onion
• ½ cup diced celery
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 large eggs eggs
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 10 cups cubed whole wheat bread
• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

• Step 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; grease with cooking spray.
• Step 2Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in salt, poultry seasoning, and pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Step 3Whisk eggs and chicken broth together in a large bowl. Fold in bread cubes and parsley. Pour in onion mixture; mix together until combined.
• Step 4Shape mixture into 2-inch balls and arrange on prepared baking sheet.
• Step 5Bake until golden and crisp, about 20 minutes.

Cook’s Note:

These can be prepared a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator covered with aluminum foil or plastic wrap.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:108 calories; protein 3.3g 7% DV; carbohydrates 8.8g 3% DV; fat 6.9g 11% DV; cholesterol 30.8mg 10% DV; sodium 288.5mg 12% DV.