Description
Transform your holiday leftovers with these brilliant Leftover Stuffing Muffins. This simple recipe takes savory stuffing and tender turkey, binding them together with egg and stock to create a perfectly portioned, handheld treat. Crispy on the outside and wonderfully moist on the inside, these muffins are the most delicious way to enjoy Thanksgiving all over again.
Ingredients
4 1/2 cups crumbled leftover stuffing
2 cups chopped leftover turkey
3 large eggs, whisked lightly
1/2 cup chicken or turkey stock
Leftover cranberry sauce or gravy, for serving
Instructions
Prepare Your Muffin Tin and Ingredients:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin. In a large bowl, combine the crumbled leftover stuffing and chopped leftover turkey.
Mix Everything Together:
Add the lightly whisked eggs and the chicken or turkey stock to the bowl. Gently mix with a spoon or your hands until the stuffing is evenly moistened but not mushy.
Fill the Muffin Cups:
Divide the mixture evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, packing it in gently.
Bake and Serve:
Bake for about 30 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and crispy. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes to help them set. Serve warm with a dollop of leftover cranberry sauce or a drizzle of hot gravy.
Notes
Adjust Moisture:
The amount of stock needed can vary depending on how moist your original stuffing is. Start with less stock and add more, a tablespoon at a time, until the mixture is moist but not wet.
Grease Generously:
Be sure to grease the muffin tin very well with butter or cooking spray to prevent the muffins from sticking and ensure they come out cleanly.
Air Fryer Method:
To make these in an air fryer, use silicone muffin liners. Fill with the stuffing mixture and air fry at 400°F (200°C) for about 10-15 minutes, until heated through and crispy on top.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Side Dish, Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 407mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 53mg
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