Quick & Easy Leftover Stuffing Meatballs

November 15, 2021 By: Comments
Quick & Easy Leftover Stuffing Meatballs on white plates, wood table,, green napkins with silverware grated cheese in a wood bowl
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Prep:
10 Minutes
Cook:
15 Minutes
Serves:
4
This Italian-inspired dish is a great alternative to your typical reheated meal! Mix up some Quick & Easy Leftover Stuffing Meatballs using your remaining bread stuffing in place of the usual breadcrumbs. The bready goodness and savory flavors of the stuffing combine with the Italian seasonings and cheese for a homemade meal that’s sure to please. Enjoy them over pasta, on a sandwich or by themselves.

Ingredients

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Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. In a large bowl, break up the leftover stuffing into small chunks. Add the egg, garlic, cheese, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and mix to combine.
  3. Add the ground beef and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls and transfer to a cast iron skillet or foil-lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes or until cooked through.
  6. Top the cooked meatballs with the marinara sauce and sprinkle with the cheese.

Recipe Tip: Use leftover cranberry sauce for a delicious alternative topping! Bring 1 1/2 cups of the cranberry sauce to a boil over medium heat with 3/4 cups ketchup and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and serve with the meatballs instead of marinara sauce.