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Easy Stuffing Muffins

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These easy stuffing muffins are such a fun twist on a classic holiday side dish. They’re crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, and just the right size. You can make them with a simple box of stuffing mix, so they’re quick and easy when you need a no-stress side.

Easy stuffing muffins on a platter.

They also work perfectly for using up leftover stuffing. Just mix, scoop into a muffin tin, bake, and you’re done. They look cute on the table and are always a hit with picky eaters who like their food in small bites.

Why You’ll Love These
Stuffing Muffins

  • Easy: Uses only a few simple ingredients.
  • Perfect Texture: Crispy edges and soft centers, the best of both worlds.
  • Flexible: Great with leftover stuffing or a boxed mix.
  • Holiday or Everyday: Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Ingredients for stuffing muffins showing pre-cooked stuffing, chopped parsley, butter, gravy, and Parmesan cheese.
  • 4 cups of leftover stuffing (or 6 oz box of stuffing, prepared)
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons gravy
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • Gravy for serving

How To Make Easy Stuffing Muffins

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease your muffin pan and set it aside.

Fresh chopped parsley on a cutting board.

Chop up the fresh parsley.

Fresh chopped parsley was added to the stuffing mixture.
Parmesan cheese was added to the stuffing and parsley mixture.
Salt was added to the stuffing mix.

Add the stuffing with the Parmesan cheese, parsley, and salt to a large bowl.

Gravy and butter in a small microwavable dish.
Melted butter and gravy were added to the stuffing mix.

Microwave the butter and 2 tablespoons of gravy for about 20 seconds, until the butter is melted. Pour the mixture over the stuffing mixture and stir together.

Stuffing mixture has been divided into 9 muffin cups.

Gather the mixture with an ice cream scoop and drop into 9 cavities of the muffin tin.

Bake them for 25 minutes, until golden. Top with more gravy to serve, if desired.

A large serving tray of stuffing muffins.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to keep the edges crispy. You can also freeze them and reheat later for an easy side.

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FAQ’s

Yes, you sure can. Just let the stuffing muffins fully cool. Then remove them from the tin and place them into freezer storage bags. They’ll store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

When you’re ready to bake them, remove them from the freezer and place them into your muffin tins. Heat at 250°F  covered until they are hot throughout, about 15 minutes.

Yes! These stuffing muffins reheat so well. You can make them up a few days before your big dinner, then reheat in the oven just before serving. Or if you need more time, freeze them using the directions above.

Easy stuffing muffins on a platter.

Easy Stuffing Muffins

Crispy, golden stuffing muffins made with boxed or leftover stuffing. Easy to make, cute on the table, and perfect for holiday meals or any night you want a cozy side dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Serving Size 9 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cups of leftover stuffing or 6 oz box stuffing, prepared
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons gravy
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • Gravy for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease your muffin pan and set it aside.
  • Toss the stuffing with the Parmesan cheese, parsley, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Microwave the butter and 2 tablespoons of gravy for about 20 seconds, until the butter is melted. Pour the mixture over the stuffing mixture and stir together.
  • Gather the mixture with an ice cream scoop and drop into 9 cavities of the muffin tin.
  • Bake them for 25 minutes, until golden.
  • Top with more gravy to serve, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 1681mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 4mg

These values are from a nutritional database and automatically calculated, and should only be used as an approximation.

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