Swap Traditional Stuffing for Vegetarian Apple Stuffing Balls
Stuffing balls make a convenient side dish and a finger-friendly app to serve at a gathering, whether at Thanksgiving and beyond. These balls are sweetened with apples and happen to be vegetarian—so they’re sure to please every guest.
| Servings | Prep Time | Cook Time |
| 18servings | 15min. | 30min. |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 18servings | 15min. |
| Cook Time |
| 30min. |
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter cubed
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 2 celery ribs finely chopped
- 3 large eggs beaten
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley minced
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 9 cups soft bread crumbs
- 2 medium apples peeled and finely chopped
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or just until tender.
- In a large bowl, mix eggs, parsley, salt, thyme and pepper. Stir in bread crumbs, apples and onion mixture. Shape into 2-in. balls. Place in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition facts per 1 stuffing ball: 106 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 245mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fibre), 3g protein.
