Appetizer #19 - Sausage Stuffing Balls

 The Year of Appetizers

Appetizer #19 - Sausage Stuffing Balls

    This recipe was in a 1984 promotional calendar from Pete's Jewelers at 2223 South Buckner, Dallas, Texas. I searched and could not find Pete's Jewelers, so it looks like they are out of business or have moved. I did not see them at that location. The original recipe says you'll get 18 to 22 stuffing balls, but I got about double that, because I made smaller stuffing balls and I used more stuffing mix. Mine didn't turn out perfectly round, but they are tasty. I made a gravy to drizzle over the finished stuffing balls, but you could try them with barbecue sauce or an orange-cranberry sauce to serve for dipping. I also sprinkled dried parsley flakes on my stuffing balls for serving. 

 Ingredients;

1 lb pork sausage (I used turkey sausage)

7-8 oz seasoned stuffing mix (I used 11 oz)

3/4 cup hot water

1/2 cup finely diced onion

1/2 cup finely diced celery

1 egg, beaten

1/4 tsp baking powder

dried parsley flakes for decoration (Optional)

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine stuffing and water. Mix in sausage, followed by onion, celery, egg and baking powder. Shape into balls and place on a baking pan. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover with foil and bake an additional 25 minutes at 350 degrees F. Remove from oven, transfer to a serving dish/bowl and serve with gravy or other sauce for dipping. 

Sausage Stuffing Balls