Best 7 Walnut Stuffing Balls Recipes

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Welcome to a delightful culinary journey with our walnut stuffing balls, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These delectable treats are not just any ordinary stuffing, but an extraordinary fusion of savory ingredients, each contributing its unique charm. Envision a crispy, golden-brown exterior yielding to a moist, flavorful interior, generously filled with a medley of walnuts, aromatic herbs, and a hint of sweetness from dried cranberries. Each bite is a burst of sensations, taking you on a culinary adventure. While the classic walnut stuffing balls are a timeless favorite, we also present variations to suit every palate. Discover the zesty kick of jalapeño and cornbread, the earthy elegance of mushrooms and spinach, and the rich indulgence of sausage and apples. With step-by-step instructions and a treasure trove of tips, our walnut stuffing ball recipes will guide you effortlessly towards culinary success. Prepare to impress your loved ones with this versatile dish that complements any main course, be it a succulent roast turkey, a juicy pork loin, or a tender chicken. Get ready to embark on a delightful journey of flavors and textures with our walnut stuffing balls.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA DOT'S STUFFING BALLS



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This is my must-have recipe for Thanksgiving, passed down to me by my grandmother. These delicious stuffing balls are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. She always used white bread for this recipe, but I like to use a nutty whole wheat bread for a little extra flavor.

Provided by carabakescupcakes

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Bread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 56m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
¾ cup butter
½ cup diced onion
½ cup diced celery
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs
½ cup chicken broth
10 cups cubed whole wheat bread
½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; grease with cooking spray.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in salt, poultry seasoning, and pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Whisk eggs and chicken broth together in a large bowl. Fold in bread cubes and parsley. Pour in onion mixture; mix together until combined.
  • Shape mixture into 2-inch balls and arrange on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake until golden and crisp, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 288.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

WALNUT-HERB STUFFING



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To stuff your turkey, you'll need 4 cups unbaked stuffing for a 12-pound bird. Stuff it right before roasting and bake remaining stuffing in a 2-quart baking dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 loaf crusty white bread, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (8 cups)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
1 medium yellow onion, diced medium
2 large celery stalks, diced medium
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup roughly chopped toasted walnuts
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley leaves
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with racks in middle and lower thirds. On two rimmed baking sheets, arrange bread in a single layer. Toast until dry and pale golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, lightly butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium. Add onion, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until onion and celery are softened, about 7 minutes. Add raisins, walnuts, sage, oregano, rosemary, and thyme leaves and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add parsley, eggs, and bread; stir to combine. Add broth in two additions, stirring until absorbed after each addition. Season generously with salt and pepper and transfer stuffing to dish. Bake on middle rack until deep golden brown on top, 25 to 30 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g

WALNUT BALLS



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This is an old, old recipe that has been in the family for years. The origin is unknown. Recipe uses very little sugar in it and is rolled in superfine sugar to sweeten.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup butter, softened
1 ⅛ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ cup super fine sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Cream the sugar and butter. Add flour, nuts, salt and vanilla. Mix well. Batter will be very crumbly.
  • Shape into 1 inch balls. Bake for 15 minutes, remove from oven and allow to cool for 3 minutes. Roll in super fine sugar. When cool, roll again, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 79.2 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

CRANBERRY-WALNUT STUFFING



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
1 1/2 cups walnuts
8 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup dried cranberries
One 14-ounce package cornbread stuffing mix, such as Pepperidge Farm
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
2 cups turkey or chicken stock
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly butter a 2- to 3-quart glass or ceramic baking dish.
  • In a dry saute pan set over medium heat, toast the walnuts until lightly golden brown, about 5 minutes; cool and chop.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon, until brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and add the celery, onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in the cranberries and cook to just slightly plump them, about 1 minute, and then remove from the heat.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the stuffing mix, sage, thyme and walnuts. Mix together the stock and egg in a large measuring cup, then add it to the mixing bowl along with the sausage-vegetable mixture. Add 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and stir gently to combine thoroughly.
  • Transfer the stuffing mixture to the baking dish and bake until hot and golden brown on top, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve hot.

STUFFING BALLS



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This delicious side dish always remind me of special holiday dinners except these are so much faster to fix.-Mary Beth Jung, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup butter, cubed
5 cups soft bread cubes
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 large egg, well beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in remaining ingredients. Shape into eight balls. , Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake until a thermometer reads 160°, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 536mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

WALNUT STUFFING



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Toasted walnuts and other flavorful ingredients make this stuffing perfect alongside roasted turkey.-Billie Moss, Walnut Creek, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup butter
4 cups soft bread crumbs
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs or 1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, walnuts, cheese, rosemary, salt and pepper; stir in onion mixture. Beat eggs and broth; add to the bread mixture. , Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until browned.

Nutrition Facts :

APRICOT & HAZELNUT STUFFING



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Fantastic as part of your Christmas lunch - so much more than just a stuffing for the turkey

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Side dish

Time 45m

Yield Makes about 16 balls

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large onions, chopped
50g butter
50g hazelnut, roughly chopped
140g ready-to-eat dried apricots, chopped
175g fresh white breadcrumbs
20g pack parsley, chopped
finely grated zest of 1 lemon
1 egg, beaten
olive oil, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Fry onions in the butter. Stir in nuts; fry until golden. Remove from the heat, add apricots, breadcrumbs, parsley and lemon zest. Mix in the egg and season. Use half to stuff the neck end of the turkey; shape the rest into balls.
  • Put the balls in a buttered baking dish, then drizzle with oil. Bake for 30 mins until golden, or roast them around the turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.28 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose Fresh and High-Quality Ingredients: Use fresh walnuts, flavorful herbs, and high-quality bread for the best results.
  • Toast the Walnuts: Toasting the walnuts enhances their flavor and aroma.
  • Use a Variety of Herbs: Incorporating various herbs like thyme, sage, and parsley adds depth and complexity to the stuffing balls.
  • Season Generously: Don't be shy with the seasonings; use a combination of salt, pepper, and aromatic spices.
  • Bind the Mixture Properly: Ensure the stuffing mixture is moist enough to hold together but not too wet. Adjust the amount of liquid as needed.
  • Chill Before Baking: Chilling the stuffing balls for at least 30 minutes helps them maintain their shape and prevents them from falling apart during baking.
  • Bake Until Golden Brown: Bake the stuffing balls until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside while remaining moist and flavorful inside.
  • Serve Warm: Enjoy the walnut stuffing balls warm, either as a side dish or as a main course.

Conclusion:

Walnut stuffing balls are a delicious and versatile dish that can elevate any meal. With a combination of nutty flavors, aromatic herbs, and crispy bread crumbs, these stuffing balls are a delightful addition to your culinary repertoire. Whether you serve them as a side dish or as a main course, these walnut stuffing balls are sure to impress your family and friends. Experiment with different herbs, spices, and ingredients to create your own unique variations and enjoy this satisfying dish all year round.

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