Leftover Stuffing Balls
What’s the best part of Thanksgiving? The leftovers! If you’ve got extra stuffing, turkey, and cranberry sauce hanging around, this recipe for Leftover Stuffing Balls is the perfect way to give them a second life. Plus, it’s easy enough to whip up for lunch, snacking, or game day bites all holiday weekend long.
After Thanksgiving, I’m always looking for creative ways to use up all those delicious leftovers — and these Leftover Stuffing Balls with Cranberry Orange Dipping Sauce are one of my absolute favorites! They’re crispy on the outside, soft and savory inside, and pair perfectly with a tangy-sweet cranberry orange sauce that feels totally holiday-worthy.
Need a stuffing recipe? Try my easy and delicious Make Ahead Stuffing that can be prepped up to 2 days before Thanksgiving.
Why You’ll Love These Stuffing Balls
They’re easy, fun, and totally transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into something new and snackable. The cranberry orange sauce is the perfect sweet-tart dip to balance all that savory stuffing flavor. These are delicious warm out of the oven or room temperature. My husband actually loves these cold straight from the fridge!
What You’ll Need
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For the stuffing balls:
- 3 cups leftover stuffing
- 2 cups diced turkey
- ¼ cup gravy
- 2 eggs, whisked
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Oil or nonstick cooking spray
For the cranberry orange dipping sauce:
- ½ cup leftover cranberry sauce
- ⅓ cup orange juice
How To Make It
Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix the stuffing balls:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the stuffing, turkey, gravy, eggs, and Parmesan. Stir until everything is well mixed.
- If the mixture feels too dry, add a splash (about ¼ cup) of broth.
- If it feels too wet, sprinkle in a few breadcrumbs.
You’ll know it’s just right when it holds together easily when pressed into a ball.
Shape and bake:
Scoop the mixture into golf ball-sized portions and roll into balls. Arrange them on your prepared baking sheet and lightly spray with oil or nonstick spray.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crisp on the edges.
Make the sauce:
While the stuffing balls bake, add the cranberry sauce and orange juice to a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until smooth, then bring to a gentle simmer.
Let it simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and cool before serving.
Serve and enjoy:
Dip your warm stuffing balls into the cranberry orange sauce and enjoy the best of Thanksgiving all over again!
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Tips & Variations
- Air fryer option: Cook at 375°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Make ahead: Shape the balls and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- No leftover turkey? Use shredded chicken instead.
- Add-ins: Chopped green onions or a handful of shredded cheese make these even more irresistible.
More Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes
- Leftover Turkey Tetrazzini
- Leftover Pumpkin Pie French Toast Casserole
- Chicken a la King- made with leftover turkey
- Leftover Mashed Potato Croquettes
- Cheesy Ham Casserole
- Leftover Ham and Potato Soup
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Whether you’re serving these as a snack for your family, a party appetizer, or just a creative weekend lunch, they’re guaranteed to disappear fast!
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Thanksgiving Leftover Stuffing Balls
Equipment
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the stuffing, turkey, gravy, eggs, and Parmesan. Stir until everything is well mixed. If the mixture feels too dry, add a splash (about ¼ cup) of broth. If it feels too wet, sprinkle in a few breadcrumbs. You’ll know it’s just right when it holds together easily when pressed into a ball.
- Scoop the mixture into golf ball-sized portions and roll into balls. Arrange them on your prepared baking sheet and lightly spray with oil or nonstick spray.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crisp on the edges.
- While the stuffing balls bake, add the cranberry sauce and orange juice to a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until smooth, then bring to a gentle simmer. Let it simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and cool before serving.
- Dip your warm stuffing balls into the cranberry orange sauce and enjoy the best of Thanksgiving all over again!
