🧆 Crispy Stuffing Balls with Gravy
Golden, crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside—perfect as a holiday side or cozy comfort food!
🧾 Ingredients
For Stuffing Balls
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3 cups bread cubes (day-old bread)
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 tbsp butter
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp dried sage
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1 tsp dried thyme
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
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1 egg
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¾ cup chicken or vegetable broth
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2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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2 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
For Gravy
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2 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1½ cups chicken or vegetable broth
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½ tsp black pepper
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Salt to taste
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Optional: 1 tsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
👩🍳 Instructions
Stuffing Balls
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Sauté aromatics:
Melt butter in a pan. Sauté onion until soft, add garlic and cook 30 seconds. -
Mix stuffing:
In a bowl, combine bread cubes, sautéed onion, herbs, salt, pepper, and parsley. -
Bind:
Add egg and slowly pour in broth until mixture is moist but not soggy. -
Shape:
Roll into golf-ball-size balls and place on a greased baking tray. -
Bake:
Brush with olive oil and bake at 190°C (375°F) for 25–30 minutes, turning once, until golden and crispy.
Gravy
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Melt butter in a saucepan.
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Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
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Slowly add broth while whisking.
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Simmer until thickened; season with salt, pepper, and soy/Worcestershire if using.
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I air-fry the stuffing balls?
A: Yes! Air fry at 180°C (360°F) for 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway.
Q: Can I make them ahead of time?
A: Yes—shape and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
Q: How do I keep them crispy?
A: Don’t over-moisten the bread and brush lightly with oil.
Q: Can I make them vegetarian?
A: Use vegetable broth and skip Worcestershire or use a veg version.
Q: Can I freeze stuffing balls?
A: Yes—freeze baked balls up to 1 month; reheat in oven or air fryer.
Q: What can I serve with them?
A: Roast chicken, turkey, mashed potatoes, or enjoy as an appetizer with gravy dip.