Description
Savory turkey stuffing muffins blend classic holiday comfort with portable charm, offering a delightful twist on traditional side dishes. Crisp edges and moist centers make these muffins an irresistible addition you’ll crave long after the feast ends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1–2 cups cooked, chopped turkey
Stuffing Base:
- 2–3 cups cooked stuffing
Binding & Sauce:
- 1 whisked egg
- 1 cup prepared turkey gravy
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine finely chopped cooked turkey, prepared stuffing, and a lightly beaten egg, stirring until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and hold together.
- Carefully spoon the turkey-stuffing mixture into each muffin cavity, pressing down firmly to create compact, well-formed muffins that will maintain their shape during baking.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 22-27 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and crispy edges that indicate complete cooking.
- Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the muffins rest for 8-12 minutes, allowing them to set and cool slightly before attempting to remove.
- Gently run a thin knife around the edges of each muffin to loosen, then carefully transfer to a serving platter.
- Drizzle warm turkey gravy over the muffins just before serving, ensuring each piece receives a rich, savory finish.
Notes
- Customize your stuffing base with herbs like sage, thyme, or rosemary for enhanced flavor profiles.
- Use leftover roasted turkey or rotisserie chicken as a convenient protein alternative to reduce cooking time.
- Ensure ingredients are well-mixed and compressed into muffin wells to maintain structural integrity during baking.
- Make these muffins gluten-free by substituting traditional bread stuffing with quinoa or gluten-free breadcrumbs for dietary flexibility.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg