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Savory Bread Balls


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious recipe for savory bread balls made with fresh vegetables and herbs.


Ingredients

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  • 12 tablespoons butter
  • 1 ½ cups chopped celery
  • 1 ½ cups chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 10 cups day-old bread, torn
  • 1 ½ cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 large eggs, beaten

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped celery and onion, sauté until soft and fragrant (8–10 minutes).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine torn bread, poultry seasoning, dried parsley, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour in sautéed vegetables and butter. Gently toss to coat the bread evenly.
  4. Add beaten eggs and slowly drizzle in broth, stirring until mixture is moist but not soggy.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  6. Roll mixture into balls about the size of a small apple.
  7. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden and crisp on the outside.
  9. Serve warm or store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • These bread balls can be made ahead of time and frozen.
  • Add your favorite herbs for additional flavor.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 balls
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg