Picture golden, crispy-edged orbs bursting with tart cranberries, toasty pecans, and savory herb bread—each bite a mini Thanksgiving on your tongue. These Stuffing Balls are the holiday side that disappears first: perfect for passing, dipping in gravy, or sneaking straight from the tray.
A few effortless cranks with the Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater deliver fluffy Parmesan snow and pecan confetti, turning classic stuffing into poppable perfection.
🛒Ingredients (Makes ~20 balls)
6 cups dried bread cubes (or stale bread, cubed)
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (halved if large)
¾ cup pecans
½ cup Parmesan (block for best melt)
1 small onion, finely diced
2 celery stalks, finely diced
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
2 tbsp butter (melted) + extra for brushing
1 tsp dried sage
½ tsp dried thyme
Salt & cracked black pepper
Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
👩🍳Step-by-Step: Stuffing Balls in 4 Cranks
1. Prep the Crunch & Tang
Sauté onion and celery in butter until soft. Toss with bread cubes, cranberries, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
2. Add the Magic Dust
Lock the cheese shredder hand crank with suction base.
Coarse blade: Crank Parmesan into light, fluffy shreds.
Crushing blade: Feed in pecans → crank for coarse, nutty bits.
Fold both into the bread mix.
3. Bind & Shape
Pour in eggs and broth gradually—mix until moist but not soggy. Roll into golf-ball-sized rounds. Place on a lined baking sheet.
4. Bake & Baste
Brush tops with melted butter. Slide into a hot oven until deep golden and crisp. Garnish with parsley. Serve warm with gravy for dipping.
🔥Tips & Twists
Make-Ahead – Form balls a day early; refrigerate. Bake fresh.
Vegetarian – Swap broth for veggie stock, skip butter for oil.
Spicy Kick – Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the mix.
Dipping Station – Offer cranberry sauce, gravy, or garlic aioli.
Mini Muffins – Bake in mini muffin tins for uniform shape.
🌟Conclusion: The Stuffing That Steals the Feast
These Cranberry Pecan Stuffing Balls aren’t just a side—they’re Thanksgiving in one bite. With the cheese slicer, every nut is crushed just right and every cheese shred melts into glory.