Raisin-Cranberry Stuffing Balls

Stuffing balls are an interesting departure from the traditional Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish. These balls are delicious and don't take long to make or bake.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup honey
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 1  cup  sliced celery
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 6  cups  cubed dried  raisin bread
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped walnuts
• 1  tablespoon orange zest
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 3⁄4 cup  orange juice
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Saute onions, celery and walnuts in butter until tender.
2. stir honey and all spices into the orange juice.
3. Toss together the vegetable-nut mixture, cranberries and raisin bread cubes.
4. Pour juice mixture over all and mix gently until well combined, adding more juice if necessary in order to hold a ball shape.
5. Shape 1/2 cupfuls into balls by hand an dplace on greased cookie sheet.
6. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for about 25-30 minutes, until lightly browned.