Description
These Leftover Stuffing Vegan Meatballs are a creative and delicious way to transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into a savory vegan dish. Made with vegan sausage, leftover stuffing, and a few pantry staples, these meatballs are baked to perfection and served with cranberry sauce or vegan gravy for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 pound vegan sausage (e.g., Beyond Sausage Spicy Italian)
- 2.5 cups leftover stuffing
- 2 tablespoons aquafaba
- 1/4 cup vegan parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Warm water, as needed (about 1/4 cup)
For Serving
- Leftover cranberry sauce or vegan gravy
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the mixture: In a large bowl, combine the vegan sausage, leftover stuffing, aquafaba, vegan parmesan, and salt. Mix everything thoroughly using your hands. Gradually add warm water, about 1/4 cup, to help the mixture bind together.
- Form the meatballs: Use a 3-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion out the mixture, then roll each portion into a round meatball by hand. Place the meatballs evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cooked through and firm to the touch.
- Optional broil for crispiness: For a crunchier exterior, turn the oven to broil and cook the meatballs for an additional 3–5 minutes, keeping a close eye to avoid burning.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm with leftover cranberry sauce or vegan gravy for dipping.
Notes
- Aquafaba, the liquid from canned chickpeas, acts as a vegan binder in these meatballs. If you don’t have aquafaba, you can try flax egg as a substitute.
- Adjust the salt according to the saltiness of your leftover stuffing and vegan sausage.
- Using a cookie scoop ensures uniform meatballs for even baking.
- For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like sage or thyme to the mixture.
- These meatballs can be frozen before baking; just thaw and bake as directed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: vegan meatballs, leftover stuffing recipe, vegan sausage meatballs, Thanksgiving leftovers, plant-based meatballs, holiday recipe, vegan comfort food
