🦃🍂 COUNTDOWN TO THANKSGIVING! THANKSGIVING DINNER JUST GOT SOME BALLS! 😂

🦃🍂 COUNTDOWN TO THANKSGIVING!

THANKSGIVING DINNER JUST GOT SOME BALLS! 😂

Turkey & Stuffing Meatball Bites with Homemade Feelin’ Gravy

THE ORGANIC CHEMIST STRIKES AGAIN! 🧪

Thanksgiving is coming!

The turkey isn’t ready. The guests are hungry. Someone has already opened the refrigerator six times, and inevitably, someone asks:

“What’s there to eat?”

Well, The Organic Chemist has an answer!

THANKSGIVING DINNER ON A TOOTHPICK! 😂

All those wonderful holiday flavors we love—savory turkey, traditional stuffing, fragrant herbs, and rich homemade gravy—rolled into one delicious little appetizer.

And the best part?

You don’t need to roast an entire turkey, prepare three side dishes, or empty half your spice cabinet to make them!

We’re using THREE handcrafted HS Creations blends to bring everything together.

THREE BLENDS. BIG HOLIDAY FLAVOR.

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🌿 Meet the Flavor Makers!

🦃 Poultry Solved! Blend

Our savory poultry seasoning combines garlic, onion, paprika, thyme, oregano, parsley, mustard, and peppery warmth to bring delicious flavor to ground turkey.

🍞 Savory Stuffing Blend

Featuring celery, onion, parsley, sage, chicken bouillon, and black pepper, this blend brings those familiar Thanksgiving stuffing flavors without measuring out a dozen individual seasonings.

🥣 Feelin’ Gravy Blend

A savory combination of beef bouillon, garlic, onion, paprika, and white pepper.

Yes, beef bouillon!

We’re making a rich, savory dipping gravy that complements our turkey meatballs beautifully. It’s not traditional turkey gravy, and that’s perfectly fine!

The Organic Chemist doesn’t believe every recipe needs to follow the rules. 😂

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🍗 Turkey & Stuffing Meatball Bites

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25–30 minutes, including gravy preparation

Yield: Approximately 24–28 appetizer meatballs

Oven Temperature: 400°F

Ingredients — Meatballs

* 1½ lbs ground turkey

* 1½ cups plain stuffing cubes, lightly crushed

* ½ cup celery, finely diced

* ½ cup yellow onion, finely diced

* 1 large egg

* ⅓ cup chicken broth

* 1 TBSP HS Creations Poultry Solved! Blend

* 1 TBSP HS Creations Savory Stuffing Blend

* 2 TBSP unsalted butter

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F.

Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables

In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat.

Add the finely diced celery and onion.

Sauté for approximately 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant.

Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

Step 3: Prepare the Stuffing

Place the crushed stuffing cubes in a mixing bowl.

Pour ⅓ cup chicken broth over the cubes and gently stir.

Allow the mixture to rest for approximately 3 minutes so the bread absorbs the liquid.

The stuffing should be moist but not swimming in broth.

Step 4: Combine the Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, add:

* Ground turkey

* Moistened stuffing mixture

* Sautéed celery and onion

* Egg

* Poultry Solved! Blend

* Savory Stuffing Blend

Using clean hands or a large spoon, gently combine until evenly incorporated.

Avoid overmixing. Working the meat too aggressively can make the finished meatballs dense.

Step 5: Shape the Meatballs

Roll the mixture into approximately 24–28 small, evenly sized meatballs.

Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.

For consistent portions, use a small cookie scoop.

Step 6: Bake

Bake for approximately 20–25 minutes, checking early for doneness.

Use an instant-read thermometer to confirm that the center of the meatballs reaches 165°F.

The exact cooking time depends on the size of your meatballs and your oven.

Remove from the oven and allow to rest briefly while you finish the gravy.

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🥣 Homemade HS Creations Feelin’ Gravy

Because what’s Thanksgiving without gravy?

And because these little meatballs deserve something better than being left to fend for themselves! 😂

This is our homemade gravy variation featuring Feelin’ Gravy Blend.

Yield: Approximately 2 cups

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 8–10 minutes

Gravy Ingredients

* 2 TBSP unsalted butter

* 2 TBSP all-purpose flour

* 2 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth

* 1–2 tsp HS Creations Feelin’ Gravy Blend

* Freshly ground black pepper, optional

Step-by-Step Gravy Instructions

Step 1: Melt the Butter

Place a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Add 2 tablespoons butter and allow it to melt completely.

Step 2: Create the Roux

Whisk in 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour.

Continue whisking for approximately 1–2 minutes.

The mixture should become smooth and slightly golden.

This cooks away the raw flour taste and creates the foundation for a rich gravy.

Step 3: Add the Broth

Slowly pour in 2 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth, whisking continuously.

Adding the liquid gradually helps prevent lumps.

Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth.

Step 4: Add Feelin’ Gravy Blend

Whisk in 1 teaspoon HS Creations Feelin’ Gravy Blend.

Remember, this blend already contains beef bouillon and savory seasonings.

Start with less, taste, and adjust.

Step 5: Simmer

Reduce heat to medium-low.

Allow the gravy to simmer gently for approximately 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently.

The gravy should thicken enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Step 6: Taste and Adjust

Taste the finished gravy.

For a stronger savory flavor, gradually add up to 1 additional teaspoon Feelin’ Gravy Blend.

Add black pepper if desired.

Step 7: Serve

Transfer the warm gravy to a small serving bowl or gravy boat.

Arrange the meatballs on a platter with toothpicks.

Serve the gravy alongside for dipping.

And just like that…

THANKSGIVING DINNER ON A TOOTHPICK! 😂

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🧪 The Organic Chemist’s Kitchen Tips

1. Why Plain Stuffing Cubes?

Because we’re already using Poultry Solved! and Savory Stuffing!

Both blends contain carefully combined herbs and seasonings.

Using heavily seasoned stuffing could overpower the finished meatballs or make them too salty.

Plain stuffing gives us more control over the final flavor.

2. Want Thicker Dipping Gravy?

Increase the butter and flour to 3 tablespoons each while keeping the broth at 2 cups.

This creates a thicker gravy that clings beautifully to the meatballs.

3. Can I Make These Ahead?

Absolutely!

Prepare and shape the raw meatballs up to one day in advance.

Place them in a covered container or on a covered baking sheet and refrigerate at 40°F or below.

Bake when ready to serve.

You can also prepare the gravy ahead, refrigerate it promptly, and reheat thoroughly while whisking. Add a splash of broth if it becomes too thick.

4. What About Leftovers?

Refrigerate cooked meatballs and gravy within two hours of preparation.

Store in covered containers at 40°F or below and enjoy within 3–4 days.

Reheat leftovers to 165°F.

5. Can I Serve These as Dinner?

Of course!

Skip the toothpicks and serve larger portions with:

* Creamy garlic mashed potatoes

* Roasted vegetables

* Green beans

* Cranberry sauce

* Additional warm gravy

Congratulations. You’ve turned an appetizer into Thanksgiving dinner without roasting a turkey!

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💚 Why HS Creations Makes Holiday Cooking Easier

Here’s something I’ve always believed:

Great food shouldn’t have to be complicated.

Traditional holiday recipes often call for several individual herbs and spices.

A little garlic here. Some onion there. Sage, thyme, parsley, pepper…

And before you know it, your kitchen counter looks like you’ve opened a seasoning warehouse! 😂

That’s why I created HS Creations.

Not to make more seasonings.

I wanted to make better ones.

Our handcrafted, small-batch blends bring complementary ingredients together so home cooks can spend less time measuring and more time enjoying the people around their tables.

For this recipe, we’re using just three HS Creations blends to build flavor throughout the meatballs and gravy.

Simple ingredients. Thoughtful seasoning. Delicious results.

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From turkey and stuffing to appetizers, vegetables, gravy, and desserts, we’re exploring how HS Creations can make Thanksgiving cooking easier and more delicious.

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And don’t forget to save this recipe, share it with your favorite holiday cook, or bring these little meatball bites to your next gathering.

Because Thanksgiving should be about enjoying the people around your table.

Not conducting a full-scale inventory of your spice cabinet. 😂

YOU HANDLE THE GUESTS. WE’LL HANDLE THE FLAVOR.

💚 HS Creations, LLC

The Organic Chemist

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