Deep-Fried Stuffing

5 from 4 votes

Deep-Fried Stuffing turns leftover Thanksgiving stuffing into a delicious appetizer that's great for gameday. They taste great on their own and even better dipped in an easy and creamy cranberry sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Thanksgiving

Servings:

Equipment

Ingredients

3 cups leftover stuffing
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 egg lightly beaten
2/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Mozzarella cheese
2 eggs lightly beaten
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
vegetable oil

Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix stuffing, melted butter, 1 egg, and cheese. Shape into balls slightly smaller than a golf ball. (If stuffing mixture is too dry to hold together, add another tablespoon of butter or a splash of chicken broth or milk.)
Whisk together the 2 eggs and milk in a bowl.
In another bowl, combine bread crumbs and salt.
Dip balls in egg mixture and then coat in bread crumbs.
Heat about 2 inches of oil in a Dutch oven to 365 degrees.
In batches ( about 6 at a time) cook the stuffing balls until golden brown on all sides. Place on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.

Notes

Serve plain, with gravy or you can make an easy cranberry sauce by mixing together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/3 cup cranberry sauce, and 1 to 2 teaspoons lime juice.

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