Stuffing & Sausage Balls with Cranberry Dipping Sauce

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Difficulty:

Easy

Prep Time:

10 Minutes

Cook Time:

25 Minutes

Total Time:

35 Minutes

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Ingredients

For the Stuffing Balls

2 cups leftover stuffing
1/2 pound Italian sausage, casing removed (mild or spicy to taste)
1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1 large egg
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Olive oil or cooking spray (for baking)

For the Cranberry Dipping Sauce

1 cup leftover cranberry sauce
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pinch of salt

1Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the leftover stuffing, sausage, cheese, egg, and parsley. Form golf ball-sized balls by hand and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.

3Step 3

Lightly spray the stuffing balls with olive oil or cooking spray and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F.

4Step 4

Make the cranberry dipping sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, orange juice, and salt. Simmer over medium heat about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until well combined and smooth. Add more Dijon mustard or salt as needed to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature alongside the stuffing balls.