Parma Ham And Cranberry Stuffing Meatballs Recipe

Name: Parma Ham And Cranberry Stuffing Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces fresh cranberries; 6 tablespoons sugar; 7/8 cup water; 1 ounce butter; 6 shallots, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 bunch fresh sage, finely chopped; 6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves picked; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/4 lbs sausage meat; 14 ounces streaky bacon, finely chopped; 7 ounces fresh white breadcrumbs; 4 tablespoons walnuts, lightly crushed (optional); 1 lemon, zest of, finely grated; 16 slices prosciutto; vegetable oil, for dabbing

Servings: persons

12 ounces fresh cranberries
6 tablespoons sugar
7/8 cup water
1 ounce butter
6 shallots, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 bunch fresh sage, finely chopped
6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves picked
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 lbs sausage meat
14 ounces streaky bacon, finely chopped
7 ounces fresh white breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons walnuts, lightly crushed (optional)
1 lemon, zest of, finely grated
16 slices prosciutto
vegetable oil, for dabbing

1
Put the cranberries and the sugar in a small saucepan. Add in the water and stir, then heat until bubbling gently and stir again until the sugar has dissolved.
2
Turn off the heat and leave to go cold. The berries should have softened and deflated slightly.
3
Heat the butter in a frying pan. Add in shallots and garlic and fry gently until the shallots have softened but not coloured. Remove from heat.
4
Mix in the sage and thyme then season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
5
Mix in the sausage meat, minced bacon, breadcrumbs, walnuts and lemon zest. Use your fingers and make sure everything is well mixed together.
6
Drain away the syrup from the cranberries, then stir the berries into the stuffing mix.
7
Shape the stuffing into 8 balls, each the size of a large golf ball.
8
Wrap each one in two slices of prosciutto. Cover with plastic wrap and put in the fridge to firm up, ideally overnight.
9
Once the turkey has finished roasting, preheat the oven to 400u00b0F Remove the plastic wrap from the stuffing balls and place them across a shallow roasting tin, leaving lots of space between them.
10
Dab them all over with a little oil and roast for 30 minutes or so until crisped and cooked through.

1133

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces fresh cranberries, 6 tablespoons sugar, 7/8 cup water, 1 ounce butter, and more.

Yes, Parma Ham And Cranberry Stuffing Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Parma Ham And Cranberry Stuffing Meatballs

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