Stuffins – Thanksgiving Stuffing Muffins
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Stuffins are a fun twist on traditional stuffing, baking the savory flavors into convenient, muffin-sized portions. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a cozy fall treat, they offer all the comfort of stuffing with a bit of added crispiness in every bite.
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Every year I intentionally make a little too much stuffing just so I can enjoy the leftovers. Whether it is my hearty sausage stuffing or herb and vegetable stuffing with onion and celery, I can’t get enough of it! Those buttery cubes of bread with tender veggies and the perfect blend of herbs…my mouth is watering!
Why I love this recipe
- it is a great way to have some variety when eating your Thanksgiving leftovers
- only 3 simple ingredients
- the tops get perfectly crispy while the bottom stays soft and buttery
- they are portion controlled which helps if you’re stuffing-obsessed like me!
Ingredients
- leftover stuffing
- egg
- butter
the eggs act as a binder to help the stuffing keep its form in the muffin pan
Step by step
- Preheat the oven and line a muffin tin with paper muffin liners or spray generously with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine the stuffing and egg in a large mixing bowl, stir to mix.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin pan, pressing down to compact it and help it stick together.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until tops are golden brown. If you like them extra crispy you can broil them for a minute or two extra.
- Serve warm with butter or cranberry sauce.
Tips for Best Results
- be sure to press the stuffing down in the muffin tin so it bakes together firmly and doesn’t fall apart after baking
- if your leftover stuffing is dry and won’t stick together well, add a splash of chicken broth to moisten it up
Variations
Because stuffing recipes can vary so much you can really experiment with this recipe.
Try different add-ins to your stuffing: dried cranberries or raisins for sweetness; chopped fresh parsley, thyme, or sage; chopped sautéed mushrooms, celery, and carrots; browned sausage or chopped bacon, or throw in some shredded cheddar or parmesan cheese.
Serving suggestions
I like to serve these muffins with a little smear of cranberry sauce as a snack or on the side with other leftover Thanksgiving foods like roast turkey breast with turkey gravy, cheesy garlic mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and sweet potato casserole.
Storage
Store leftover stuffin muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
These stuffing muffins freeze well, store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave.
If the stuffing muffins look dry when you go to reheat them, add a splash of chicken broth or a small pat of butter on top before microwaving to keep them from drying out.
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- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 1x
Description
Stuffins are a fun twist on traditional stuffing, baking the savory flavors into convenient, muffin-sized portions. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a cozy fall treat, they offer all the comfort of stuffing with a bit of added crispiness in every bite
Ingredients
- 3 cups prepared stuffing
- 2 beaten eggs
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheit.
- Place 10 foil baking cups into a muffin pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mix the stuffing and eggs together and stir until well combined.
- Divide the mixture between the baking cups and lightly press it down so the stuffing mixture sticks together.
- Brush the tops of the stuffing muffins with melted butter.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
- For a little extra crispy edges and a golden brown top, broil the stuffing muffins on High for about 2 minutes. Watch them closely so they do not burn.
- Serve with extra butter or leftover cranberry sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: side
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 142
- Sugar: 1.3 g
- Sodium: 301.8 mg
- Fat: 9.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 11.4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2.9 g
- Cholesterol: 40.3 mg
Yum!! These look delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Oh yeah baby! Just made these. My stuffing was on the dry side, so I added a quarter cup of milk to beaten eggs. Also substituted co jack cheese for cheddar and served a sample half muffin with butter to Mr Rat and I. LUV it! And serving with leftover ham and veggies for dinner :p