Embark on a culinary journey with our delectable stuffing muffins, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These savory treats are bursting with a medley of textures and aromas, featuring a moist cornbread base generously filled with a flavorful stuffing mixture. Indulge in the classic version, showcasing a harmonious blend of herbs, celery, and onions, or explore variations that incorporate unique ingredients like sausage, bacon, or cranberries. Each bite is a celebration of comfort and indulgence, perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or a delightful weeknight meal. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or a creative twist, our collection of stuffing muffin recipes offers something for every palate.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
STUFFIN' MUFFINS
A traditional stuffing served in fun, individual muffin shaped servings, so you and your guests can enjoy more of the yummy crunchy outsides!
Provided by Sheila LaLonde
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Swanson®
Time 50m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter 18 muffin cups.
- Melt butter over medium heat in large stock pot or Dutch oven. Add onion and celery; saute over medium heat until vegetables are soft, about 8 minutes. Season with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Remove pot from heat.
- Mix bread cubes into vegetables; stir until bread cubes are evenly coated. Stir in Swanson® Chicken Broth; mix well. Press 1/4 cup mixture into buttered muffin tin cups.
- Bake in preheated oven until tops of muffins are golden brown, about 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 349.9 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
APPLE AND ONION STUFFIN' MUFFINS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 12 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil to skillet and 4 tablespoons butter. When butter melts, add bay leaf and add the vegetables as you chop them, celery, onions then apples. Sprinkle the vegetables and apples with salt, pepper and poultry seasoning. Cook 5 to 6 minutes to begin to soften vegetables and apples then add parsley and stuffing cubes to the pan and combine. Moisten the stuffing with chicken broth until all of the bread is soft but not wet.
- Butter 12 muffin cups, 2 tins, liberally with remaining butter. Use an ice cream scoop to fill and mound up the stuffing in muffin tins. Remove the bay leaf as you scoop the stuffing when you come upon it. Bake until set and crisp on top, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove stuffin' muffins to a platter and serve hot or room temperature.
STUFFIN EGG MUFFINS
A great supper or breakfast dish! You can use bacon bits or ham or sausage, your choice or any or all!
Provided by CoffeeB
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 5-9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Prepare stuffing mix according to directions.
- Spray muffin cups.
- Press 1/4 cup stuffing into bottom and up sides of 9 muffin cups.
- Crack egg into each cup.
- Sprinkle with bacon bits and cheese.
- Bake 20 minutes or until yolks are set.
- Let stand 5 minutes.
SAUSAGE AND GRAVY STUFFIN' MUFFINS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, olive oil, breakfast sausage, McCormick® Rubbed Sage, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, Stuffin' Muffins Base, large eggs, McCormick® Turkey Gravy Mix, cold water
Provided by McCormick
Categories Breakfast
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the breakfast sausage, McCormick® Rubbed Sage, and red pepper flakes and cook, breaking up the meat into small pieces, until browned and cooked through, 6-8 minutes. Pour off any excess grease, then season with salt to taste.
- Add the sausage to the stuffing base and stir to combine. Fold in the eggs until incorporated.
- Spoon about ¼ cup (60 G) of the stuffing into each muffin cup, filling just above the rims. Press down gently with a spoon to release any air pockets.
- Bake the stuffing cups for 30-35 minutes, or until cooked through and the tops are browned. Let rest in the muffin tin for 20 minutes, then run a knife around the edges of each cup to release.
- While the stuffing muffins cool, add the McCormick® Gravy Mix to a small saucepan. Pour in the water, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Turn the heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until the gravy comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 minute. Remove the pot from the heat and let sit for 3-5 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Spoon the gravy over the sausage stuffin' muffins and serve warm.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 3 grams
STUFFIN' MUFFINS
If you love stuffing, you won't be able to get enough of these fun muffin cups that make use of not only leftover stuffing but also green beans, turkey, mashed potatoes, cheddar and gravy. It's a taste of Thanksgiving in every bite! -Pauline Porterfield, Roxboro, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Press stuffing onto bottoms of 8 greased muffin cups. Layer with beans and turkey. In a small bowl, combine mashed potatoes and cheese; spoon over turkey., Bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until potatoes begin to brown. Let stand 10 minutes. Run a knife around sides of muffin cups to remove muffins. Serve with gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 1047mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
CHEDDAR AND HERB STUFFIN' MUFFINS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, Stuffin' Muffins Base, shredded cheddar cheese, fresh rosemary, large eggs, McCormick® Rubbed Sage
Provided by McCormick
Categories Breakfast
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- Add 1 cup shredded cheddar and the rosemary to the stuffing base and stir to combine. Fold in the eggs until incorporated.
- Spoon about ¼ cup of the stuffing into each muffin cup, filling just above the rims. Press down gently with a spoon to release any air pockets. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup shredded cheddar over the muffins, then finish with a sprinkle of the McCormick® Rubbed Sage.
- Bake the muffin cups for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through and the tops are browned. Let rest in the muffin tin for 20 minutes, then run a knife around the edges of each cup to release.
- Serve warm.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 3 grams
QUICK BREAKFAST STUFFIN' EGG MUFFINS
Another recipe from Kraft's What's Cooking Spring issue. While I have not yet made these myself, they sound downright interesting! If you make them, let me know how they turn out!
Provided by Mel T
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Prepare stuffing mix as directed on package.
- Press 1/4 cup stuffing firmly onto bottom and up sides of 8 muffin cups, forming about 1/4 inch rim around top of cup.
- Crack 1 egg into each stuffing cup; sprinkle with bacon bits and cheese.
- Bake 20 minutes or until yolks are set.
- Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH STUFFIN' MUFFINS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, butternut squash, olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, McCormick® Rubbed Sage, Stuffin' Muffins Base, large eggs
Provided by McCormick
Categories Bakery Goods
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Grease a muffin tin generously with nonstick spray.
- Add the butternut squash to a medium bowl and toss with the olive oil, salt, pepper, and McCormick® Rubbed Sage until well coated.
- Spread the butternut squash in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway, until the squash is tender and starting to brown. Remove from the oven.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
- Add the roasted butternut squash to the stuffing base and stir to combine. Fold in the eggs until incorporated.
- Spoon about ¼ cup (60 G) of the stuffing into each muffin cup, filling just above the rims. Press down gently with a spoon to release any air pockets.
- Bake the stuffing cups for 30-35 minutes, or until cooked through and the tops are browned. Let rest in the muffin tin for 20 minutes, then run a knife around the edges of each cup to release.
- Serve warm.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 3 grams
STUFFIN' MUFFINS BASE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: bread, unsalted butter, yellow onion, celery, garlic, McCormick® Rubbed Sage, dried thyme, kosher salt, black pepper, chicken stock
Provided by McCormick
Categories Dinner
Yield 8 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Dry the bread cubes by either leaving uncovered overnight, or toasting at a low temperature in the oven or toaster for 10 minutes, or until dried but not browned. Transfer to a very large bowl and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and sauté for 4-6 minutes, or until the onion starts to soften. Mix in the garlic, McCormick® Rubbed Sage, thyme, ½ teaspoon salt, and the pepper and sauté for another 2 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the onion and celery mixture to the bowl with the dried bread cubes and stir to combine. Add the remaining ½ teaspoon salt and the chicken stock and stir to incorporate.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 3 grams
MARIA'S STUFFIN' MUFFINS - GMA'S EMERIL LAGASSE CONTEST WINNER
Categories turkey Bake Thanksgiving Dinner Stuffing/Dressing
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place cornbread cubes in large mixing bowl. Sauté sausage and onions in skillet until brown, breaking up sausage into small pieces. Drain in colander and transfer to bowl. Melt butter in same skillet and sauté celery until crisp and tender. Add to bowl. Add apple and remaining ingredients, except broth. Mix all and then add broth until thoroughly moistened but not really wet. Add eggs and baking powder. Mix well. Place stuffing mixture in a large, greased glass casserole or in 12 muffin tins. Bake at 325° for 25 minutes covered, 10 minutes uncovered for casserole and 25 minutes for muffins. Enjoy warm.
STUFFIN' MUFFINS
This is a quick and crispy way to make stuffing the life of your Thanksgiving celebration. The recipe can be made ahead and warmed just before serving. This recipe will make 12 muffins.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Pork
Time 35m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fry the bacon in a large saute pan until just brown and crispy.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and pour off excess grease from the pan.
- Coarsely chop the onions and celery and saute in the pan with the butter until soft and translucent.
- Add the poultry seasoning and stir for a minute or two.
- Return the bacon to the pan along with the cubed bread.
- Moisten with the turkey or chicken broth and stir well to combine.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Allow to cool slightly while the bread absorbs the broth.
- Grease a muffin tin with butter.
- Scoop portions of the stuffing into 3-inch balls and place into each muffin cup.
- Bake at 400 degrees until the tops and sides are light brown, about 15-20 minutes, depending on your oven; this is just an estimate so watch closely!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.4, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 55.2, Sodium 597.9, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.6, Protein 8.7
STUFFIN MUFFINS
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Break bread into bite-sized pieces and put in large bowl. Cook sausage and break into small crumb-like pieces. Add to bread mixture. Cook mushrooms in a few tablespoons of olive oil. (Tip: Don't crowd the mushrooms or they won't brown). Add to bread mix. Saute celery, carrots in oil olive until just done. Add to bread mix. Add garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning to your liking. Beat eggs with 1 cup of chicken broth. Sprinkle on bread mixture, tossing as you go until moist enough to hold shape. Toss thoroughly. Take handfuls and make medium-sized balls. Squeeze to secure shape. Place in muffin tin. Bake for 30 minutes, or until its as brown and crispy as you like!
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your stuffing muffins.
- Don't overstuff the muffins. This will make them dry and dense.
- Bake the muffins until they are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that they are cooked through.
- Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help them to hold their shape.
- Serve the muffins with your favorite gravy or cranberry sauce.
Conclusion:
Stuffing muffins are a delicious and easy way to enjoy stuffing. They are perfect for a holiday meal or a weeknight dinner. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of stuffing muffins that the whole family will love. So next time you are looking for a new way to enjoy stuffing, give these muffins a try.
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