Here’s a classic, easy, Stuffing Balls recipe — perfect for holidays, potlucks, or whenever you want that crispy-outside, soft-inside stuffing flavor without making a full pan.

If you want sausage stuffing balls, cheesy ones, or an air-fryer version, just ask!

🦃 Stuffing Balls (Classic Holiday Style)

⭐ Ingredients

1 package (6 oz) boxed stuffing mix (like Stove Top)
1 cup hot water (or as directed on box)
½ cup butter, melted
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 small onion, finely diced (optional)
1–2 celery stalks, finely diced (optional)
Salt & pepper, to taste
Optional add-ins: chopped parsley, dried cranberries, cooked sausage, shredded cheese

🔥 Instructions

1. Preheat

Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Prepare the stuffing

In a bowl, combine stuffing mix with hot water and melted butter.
Stir to hydrate the bread crumbs.

3. Cook aromatics (optional but delicious)

In a skillet, sauté the diced onion and celery in a little butter or oil until soft.
Add to the stuffing mixture.

4. Add eggs

Once the mixture is warm—not hot—add the beaten eggs and mix well.
(Eggs help bind the balls so they don’t fall apart.)

5. Form the balls

Scoop and roll into balls about 2 inches in size (or any size you prefer).
Place evenly spaced on baking sheet.

6. Bake

Bake 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and slightly crisp on the outside.

🍽️ Tips & Variations

Sausage Stuffing Balls: Add ½–1 lb cooked, crumbled breakfast sausage to the mixture.
Cheesy: Mix in 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella before forming balls.
Crispier: Brush tops with melted butter before baking.
Air Fryer: Cook at 375°F for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway.
Make-Ahead: Form balls, refrigerate up to 24 hours, then bake fresh.
Freeze: Freeze after forming (before baking) and bake from frozen—add 5–7 minutes cook time.

🍗 Serving Ideas

Serve with gravy, cranberry sauce, or as a side to roasted chicken/turkey.
They also make great potluck appetizers!

If you’d like, I can give you Sausage & Herb Stuffing Balls, Cheddar Bacon Stuffing Balls, or a from-scratch bread cube version instead!