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Category: Lunch

Lean turkey is mixed with moistened stuffing using chicken broth. It’s lightly seasoned with black pepper, salt, and poultry spices, then held together with an egg. You can bake them on parchment or pan-fry them with olive oil till they’re golden and cooked through. If you like, add turkey or chicken gravy for extra richness. These meatballs bring holiday flavors together fast for a filling meal.

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Dana
Recipe Created By Dana
Last updated on Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:26:50 GMT
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These turkey and stuffing meatballs offer a warm take on classic comfort food. Ground turkey brings a hearty taste while the herb-filled stuffing adds cozy favorites. You'll get soft, juicy bites packed with fragrant poultry seasoning that make a great meal anytime.

I first tried these meatballs on a cold night when I needed something simple and nostalgic. They've become a go-to for busy weeknights and special family get-togethers.

Needed Ingredients

  • Egg: helps hold everything in place naturally
  • Olive oil: adds richness and helps brown meatballs nicely
  • Salt, black pepper, poultry seasoning: for tasty, balanced flavors, fresh pepper’s best
  • Prepared stuffing mix: pick your favorite or DIY herbs to suit your taste
  • Ground turkey: lean but juicy, aim for fresh and organic if possible
  • Chicken broth: moistens the stuffing so the meatballs stay tender
  • Optional turkey or chicken gravy: great for serving smooth and flavorful on the side

Step-by-Step Cooking

Bowl filled with meatballs and rice.
Bowl filled with meatballs and rice. | chefsnaps.com

I always add poultry seasoning here; it gives a warm, familiar flavor that takes me back to Sunday dinners. One holiday potluck I brought these, and they disappeared super fast thanks to their awesome smell and taste.

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Plate of meatballs with rice.
Plate of meatballs with rice. | chefsnaps.com

These meatballs are a cozy, easy dish for any time and you can tweak them to suit your family’s taste perfectly!

Frequently Asked Cooking Questions

→ What keeps these meatballs juicy?

Moist stuffing mixed with broth locks in the moisture, making the meatballs tender.

→ Can I cook them on the stove instead of baking?

Yes, frying them in olive oil on medium heat gives a nice browned outside and cooks them all the way through.

→ Which spices work best here?

Poultry spice, salt, and black pepper add rich flavor without being too strong.

→ Do I have to serve gravy with these?

You don’t have to, but gravy makes them even more moist and flavorful.

→ Is it okay to prepare the stuffing beforehand?

Absolutely, you can make the stuffing ahead and soften it with broth when you’re ready, which speeds things up.

Stuffed Turkey Balls

Ground turkey and stuffing mixed with spices, shaped into juicy balls and cooked to tasty perfection.

Preparation Duration
15 minutes
Time to Cook
30 minutes
Overall Time
45 minutes
Recipe Created By: Dana

Type of Recipe: Lunch

Cooking Skill Level: Simple for Beginners

Cuisine Style: American

Serving Amount: 4 Number of Servings

Dietary Options: No Dairy Included

Ingredients You'll Need

→ Turkey meatballs

01 240 g stuffing mix ready
02 0.5 tsp black pepper
03 1 big egg
04 454 g ground turkey meat
05 15 ml olive oil
06 0.5 tsp poultry seasoning
07 240 ml chicken broth
08 0.5 tsp salt

→ Gravy to add

09 240 ml chicken or turkey gravy warmed up

Detailed Preparation Steps

Step 01

Get the oven going at 190°C or warm a pan on medium.

Step 02

In a big bowl, mix the stuffing mix with chicken broth and let it soak until soft.

Step 03

Stir in your ground turkey, egg, salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning with the soft stuffing until it's all together.

Step 04

Roll the mix into balls about 4 to 5 cm across.

Step 05

Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment or in your pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or fry till fully done and at 74°C inside.

Step 06

Serve them hot and add warm gravy if you like.

Helpful Tips

  1. Double check the meatballs hit 74°C inside so they're safe to eat.

Essential Kitchen Tools

  • Measuring cups
  • Spoon
  • Baking sheet or skillet
  • Parchment paper
  • Big mixing bowl

Nutrition Information (Per Portion)

Nutrition facts are provided for reference and don’t replace professional medical advice.
  • Calories: 420
  • Fat Content: ~
  • Carbohydrate Amount: ~
  • Protein Content: ~