Description
These Stuffing Balls are a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring smoky turkey bacon and melted plant-based cheese for a flavorful and comforting bite. Perfect for any meal, they combine crispy exteriors with soft, savory interiors and can be enjoyed as appetizers, sides, or main dishes. With simple ingredients and versatile flavor options, they offer a plant-friendly and satisfying twist on classic stuffing flavors.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- Smoked turkey bacon, finely chopped
- Plant-based cheese, shredded or diced
- Day-old bread crumbs
- Vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or sage), chopped
- Onion, finely chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Apple cider vinegar
- Olive oil
- Natural gelling agent
- Vegetable broth
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Finely chop the smoked turkey bacon, onion, and garlic. Sauté them gently in olive oil until the bacon is crisp and the onion becomes translucent, creating a savory foundation.
- Combine the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the sautéed mixture along with the bread crumbs, plant-based cheese, fresh herbs, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle in the natural gelling agent and mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
- Shape the balls: Scoop out a small handful of the mixture and roll between your palms to form round, uniform balls about 1.5 inches in diameter. Arrange them on a lightly greased baking sheet.
- Bake until golden: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the Stuffing Balls for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the outside is perfectly crisp and heated through. The plant-based cheese inside should be melted, contrasting with the crispy shell.
Notes
- Use day-old bread to prevent soggy stuffing balls.
- Do not skip sautéing the onion and bacon to enhance flavor and texture.
- Add vegetable broth gradually to achieve a moist but not wet consistency.
- Roll uniform-sized balls for even cooking.
- Chill shaped balls in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before baking to help them hold their shape.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Stuffing Balls
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Stuffing Balls, plant-based cheese, turkey bacon, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, savory appetizer, gluten free stuffing
