Bacon-Wrapped Stuffing Balls
Description
Butter, cream cheese, and stuffing mix are shaped into balls and wrapped in bacon in this tasty appetizer or snack with Thanksgiving flavors.
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
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1/2 cup chopped celery
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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2 cups stuffing mix (such as Kraft® Stove Top®)
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1/2 (8 ounce) package softened cream cheese, cut into chunks
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1/4 cup softened butter, cut into chunks
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1 egg, beaten
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2/3 cup very hot water
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2/3 cup bread crumbs, or as needed
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6 slices bacon, or more to taste
Directions
1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add red bell pepper, celery, and onion; cook and stir until softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
2
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3
Combine stuffing mix, cream cheese, butter, and beaten egg in a large bowl; add hot water and mix well until incorporated. Let sit until liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Stir in red bell pepper mixture. Shape into 1-inch balls.
4
Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Roll balls in bread crumbs; arrange them on a baking sheet. Flatten slightly into patties. Wrap patties in bacon.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms are browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Flip and continue baking until crisp on top, about 10 minutes more.