Bacon-Wrapped Stuffing Balls

Name: Bacon-Wrapped Stuffing Balls
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional); 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper (optional); 1/2 cup chopped celery (optional); 1/2 cup chopped onion (optional); 2 cups stuffing mix (such as Kraft(R) Stove Top(R)); 1/2 (8 ounce) package softened cream cheese, cut into chunks; 1/4 cup softened butter, cut into chunks; 1 egg, beaten; 2/3 cup very hot water; 2/3 cup bread crumbs, or as needed; 6 slices bacon, or more to taste (optional)

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper (optional)
1/2 cup chopped celery (optional)
1/2 cup chopped onion (optional)
2 cups stuffing mix (such as Kraft(R) Stove Top(R))
1/2 (8 ounce) package softened cream cheese, cut into chunks
1/4 cup softened butter, cut into chunks
1 egg, beaten
2/3 cup very hot water
2/3 cup bread crumbs, or as needed
6 slices bacon, or more to taste (optional)

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.