Turkey and Stuffing Balls w/Cranberry Sauce

When I was sitting in the doctor's office earlier this week I flipped through

the pages of a working mothers magazine.

There were a few simple recipes listed.

The one that grabbed my attention was Turkey and Stuffing Ball

with cranberry sauce.

The recipe itself is really, really easy.

MEATBALLS:

1 1/4 cups of packaged seasoned stuffing

1 1/4 cups turkey or chicken stock

1 lb of ground turkey

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 medium apple, peeled and grated

1/4 cup finely grated onion

2 tsp poultry seasoning (they suggested Bell's)

2 large eggs

You can also get creative and add: 

1/4 c. finely chopped celery

1/4 dried cranberries

SAUCE:

1 (16 oz) can of jellied cranberry

1 tsp of brown sugar

1 Tbsp of Worcestershire sauce

To cook the meatballs:

1. Preheat oven to 350 and line two

baking sheets with non-stick Reynold's foil.

(My suggestion because I LOVE that foil soooo much!)

2. In a small bowl, stir together the stuffing and stock and allow to

stand for about 2 minutes to soften.

3. Place the turkey in a large mixing bowl. Add the salt, pepper, apple,

onion, poultry seasoning, eggs and stuffing mixture

and stir until well blended.

4. Form 1 1/2 in balls, place on foil lined pan and bake

about 20 minutes or until firm, and golden.

To make the sauce:

1. Combine all three sauce ingredients in a large saucepan.

2. Bring to boil over medium heat.

3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

The recipe calls for you to toss the meatballs in the cranberry sauce.

I personally liked having the sauce in a little bowl

and dipping each turkey ball in it.

You can even place a toothpick in each turkey ball for dipping.

However you serve it, it's delicious and fun!!

I hope you enjoy!

And visit Kelly for more delicious side dishes!