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Two golden-brown stuffing muffins topped with fresh herbs, served on a white plate, with a muffin tin of more stuffing in the background.

Easy Stuffing Muffins for Beginners

This recipe provides a simple guide for beginners to create delicious stuffing muffins. It focuses on basic techniques and common ingredients, making it easy to achieve a flavorful side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Onion Softening 8 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the Stuffing
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 onions chopped
  • 2 tsp. poultry seasoning divided
  • 2 tsp. salt divided
  • 2 tsp. black pepper divided
  • 15 slices bread day old is best, in 1-inch cubes
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups milk or chicken broth

Equipment

  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • Large skillet
  • Large bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 12 muffin cups.
  2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, 1 teaspoon of poultry seasoning, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft but not browned, about 6-8 minutes.
  3. Place the bread cubes in a large bowl. Add the cooked onions and butter mixture to the bread cubes and stir well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Pour about half of this mixture over the bread and stir. To check if you have enough liquid, grab a handful of moistened bread and squeeze. If liquid comes out, you have added enough. Add more liquid if needed until the bread is saturated enough to yield small drops when squeezed.
  5. Stir in the remaining poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Smell the stuffing; it should have a strong herby and peppery scent. Taste the stuffing to adjust seasonings if needed.
  6. Divide the stuffing mixture evenly among the prepared muffin tins. The tins should be well-mounded.
  7. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the tops are brown and crunchy and the stuffing is heated through.
  8. Carefully run a plastic knife around the edges of each muffin cup to loosen the stuffing, then gently remove the muffins.

Notes

This recipe is designed for beginners and uses common ingredients. Feel free to adjust the herbs and spices to your preference. The muffin tin method makes for perfectly portioned and crispy stuffing.

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