Description
Chestnut and Cranberry Stuffing Balls are golden, bite-sized snacks packed with sweet-tart cranberries, mellow chestnuts, herbs, and bread cubes—perfect for festive sharing.
Ingredients
300g cooked chestnuts, roughly chopped
1 cup dried cranberries
300g rustic bread (about 5 cups), torn or cubed
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 ribs celery, finely diced
1/3 cup unsalted butter or olive oil
2 large eggs, lightly beaten (optional)
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp chopped fresh sage (or 1 tsp dried)
2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (plus extra as needed)
Olive oil spray or extra oil for baking
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment.
2. Toast bread cubes for 10 minutes to dry.
3. Sauté onion and celery in butter until soft.
4. Add cranberries, chestnuts, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
5. Combine bread, sautéed mixture, eggs, and broth in a bowl. Stir and soak 5 minutes.
6. Shape into balls and arrange on tray. Spray with oil.
7. Bake 20–25 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp.
8. Serve warm, garnished with herbs.
Notes
Vegan: Skip eggs and use extra broth.
Nut-free: Sub chestnuts for pumpkin seeds.
Add orange zest for brightness.
Make ahead: Shape and chill before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg