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SAUSAGE STUFFING BALLS

Published: Oct 4, 2025 by Al Dente Diva · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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Sausage stuffing balls are made with sausage, stuffing, cheese, dried cranberries and just a few other simple ingredients for the ultimate holiday or party appetizer.

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

The holidays are upon us and what better appetizer to serve to your guest than these sausage stuffing balls.

We have been making these for years and finally have the recipe down to the perfect amount of each ingredient.

You taste a little of this, and a little of that in every single bite. And the best part? They’re super easy to make and require very few ingredients.

Just mix the sausage stuffing, cheese, and dried cranberries, with a couple of beaten eggs and some chicken broth. Form it into little balls and viola!

You just made a festive party snack that everyone’s going to love. Make them for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any holiday celebration that you’ve got going on this year.

And don’t forget the whole cranberry sauce on the side for dunking!

Recipe Quick Tips

  • Over Mixing- Be sure not to over mix the meat and stop once everything is just combined. Over mixing leads to dense, tough balls.
  • Hand Shredding- Always hand shred your own cheese and avoid the pre shredded stuff that comes in a bag.
  • Freezer Friendly- This appetizer freezes very well. So make some now and enjoy them later.

Sausage Stuffing Balls Variations

I like this recipe made just the way it is, but here are some ways to change it up if you’d like to.

  • Stuffing- Any flavor or brand of boxed stuffing is ok to use here so choose your favorites.
  • Sausage- Breakfast, hot or sweet Italian sausage would all work here. Feel free to experiment with flavors.
  • Cheese- I love cheddar for this but any kind of hand shredded cheese would be great.

Sausage Stuffing Balls Ingredients

  • Ground Mild Italian Sausage
  • Savory Herbs Stove Top Stuffing
  • Dried Cranberries
  • Hand Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Beaten Eggs
  • Chicken Broth
  • Salt, Pepper, Dried Parsley And Garlic Powder
  • Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°

First, in a large bowl, add the ground sausage, Stove Top Stuffing, dried cranberries, cheddar cheese, beaten eggs and chicken broth.

Now, season it with salt, pepper, garlic powder and parsley and mix everything together until it’s evenly combined. Don’t over mix the meat.

Next, roll the mixture into 2” sized balls and place them side by side onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

Then, place them into the center rack of the oven for 25 minutes.

Finally, place them onto a serving platter with a bowl of whole cranberry sauce for dunking. Enjoy!

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Sausage Stuffing Balls

Sausage stuffing balls are made with sausage, stuffing, cheese, dried cranberries and just a few other simple ingredients for the ultimate holiday or party appetizer.
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Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pound Mild Italian Sausage, Ground
  • 1 Box Savory Herb Stove Top Stuffing
  • ½ Cup Cheddar Cheese, hand shredded
  • ⅓ Cup Dried Cranberries, whole or chopped
  • ¼ Cup Chicken Broth
  • 2 Eggs, Beaten
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 Tbs Dried Parsley
  • Whole Cranberry Sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°
  • In a large bowl, add the ground sausage, Stove Top Stuffing, dried cranberries, cheddar cheese, beaten eggs and chicken broth.
  • Season it with salt, pepper, garlic powder and parsley and mix everything together until it’s evenly combined. Don’t over mix the meat.
  • Roll the mixture into 2” sized balls and place them side by side onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Place them into the center rack of the oven for 20-25 minutes.
  • Place them onto a serving platter with a bowl of whole cranberry sauce for dunking. Enjoy!
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Other Easy Appetizer Recipes

If you like super easy to make holiday appetizers like this one, here are some others that I know you’ll love, too.

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  • Jalapeño And Cranberry Cream Cheese Bites
  • Warm Pepper Jelly Dip
  • Classic Stuffed Mushrooms

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Welcome!

Welcome to Al Dente Diva! My name is Tara Ippolito, and I’ve been the head cook in my family for 20 years now. After all that time testing, tweaking, and just cooking, I’ve found my passion in sharing these unique recipes with families everywhere

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