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Stuffing Muffins aren't just for Thanksgiving, this EASY Stuffin Muffin Recipe Produces Super CRUNCHY Edges for everyone, ANY TIME. So, If you are a fan crunchy edges on the stuffing, fight over them no more. This easy muffin tin stuffing preparation let's everyone get that highly sought after crunchy stuffing. A simple box stuffing was used for this example, read below to see recipe variations and Mix-In ideas. 

Stuffing Muffins

Perfect For Crunchy Stuffing Lovers! 

Mmm. Is there anything better than those crunchy corners when eating stuffing? Unfortunately, there are only four edges to most stuffing dishes and everyone in your family is sitting around waiting to grab them up. Our easy Stuffin Muffin preparation bakes up individual servings that are crunchy outside and buttery inside.

Muffin Tin Stuffing

For this stuffing recipe we skip the 9x13 inch pan and use a muffin tin to give everyone exactly what they want this holiday season, crunchy stuffing edges. Whether you call them stuffing muffins or stuffin muffins this process is how you will prepare your stuffing from now on. Now of course they aren't an actual muffin, but I won't stop you from taking one to the office for breakfast.

Not only does this method give you more crunchy surface to enjoy, but these cook a lot faster. If you wanted to really surprise your family, try hiding a cube of cheese in the middle of each stuffin muffin. It's non traditional, however the perfect little nugget of goodness to take these muffins over the top.

Stuffing Muffins for Thanksgiving or Any Time

This recipe is one of those "non recipe" recipes. It is more of a preparation, or process. It can be used with any stuffing including the super easy microwave version of Stove Top. Additionally, To prove how crunchy these can come out, we used that kind for this post and kept it simple. I was amazed at how many people had not heard of making stuffing this way. See below for Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe Variations and Mix-Ins.

Crunchy Muffin Tin Stuffing 

Preheat the oven to 450.

Prepare stuffing as desired.  For this tutorial we simply used a box of Stove Top. We simply prepared the stuffing in the microwave per the box instructions.  Heat until it boils, then stir in stuffing and let stand 2 minutes.

Scoop prepared stuffing into each greased muffin tin cup.

Reduce heat to 425 and bake for 15 minutes.  Let stand 3-5 minutes.

Use a bread knife to loosen edges, then tip muffin tin upside down onto a cooling wrack or counter. Look at THAT CRUNCH.

Serve stuffing muffins warm as a side dish to your Thanksgiving dinner, Sunday roasted chicken or any time you feel like eating stuffing!

Thanksgiving Leftover Idea

Chop turkey, mix into leftover stuffing.  Add a crescent roll dough or biscuit into each muffin tin space then press down,  scoop turkey and stuffing mixture into dough.  Bake on 350 for 20 minutes. Serve topped with cranberry sauce!  Mini Thanksgiving sandwiches.

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Mix-Ins and Variation Ideas for Your Stuffing

As mentioned above, we used a simple boxed stuffing for these muffins and didn't do much with it for this tutorial. The ideas listed below can be used with a box, bag or even homemade stuffing mix for Thanksgiving or any time of the year.

Normally I prepare stuffing one of the following ways:

1.  Finely dice a yellow onion and few stalks of celery, saute in butter and mix into stuffing before baking.
2. Substitute the celery and onion for Leeks and Carrot.
3. Use chicken or vegetable broth instead of water.
4. Mix In Raisins and Walnuts with fresh Sage.
5. Substitute Raisins for Cranberries.
6. Add chopped crispy bacon and shredded cheddar cheese. (This is my favorite way to make stuffing muffins along side chicken throughout the year.)

Printable Recipe Process for Stuffing Muffins

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