Thanksgiving Leftover Stuffing Muffins (Printable Version)

Golden, bite-sized stuffing muffins—soft inside with crisp tops. Creative way to enjoy holiday leftovers.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

01 - 4 cups leftover stuffing
02 - 1 egg
03 - 60 milliliters chicken or vegetable broth
04 - 50 grams grated cheese

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 190°C and grease a muffin tin.
02 - In a bowl, mix leftover stuffing, egg, broth, and grated cheese until well combined.
03 - Spoon the mixture into the greased muffin tin, pressing each portion lightly to pack.
04 - Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the edges are crisp and golden.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just twenty minutes for instant holiday flavor
  • Uses up leftovers easily so you avoid waste
  • Crispy tops and soft middles create satisfying texture in every bite
  • You can adapt it with nearly any cheese or broth on hand
  • I first tried stuffing muffins last year with my nieces and nephews and the batch disappeared so quickly that now we double the recipe every time
02 -
  • These muffins freeze beautifully so you can make a big batch and heat them up for quick snacks or sides
  • Perfect for lunchboxes and easy to pack for any on-the-go holiday adventures
  • High protein and satisfying with very little extra effort required
  • My personal favorite part is the cheesy crispy tops especially if you use aged cheddar which gets that irresistible bubbly finish
  • One year we even snuck bits of leftover turkey inside each muffin and my partner declared them the best post turkey day breakfast ever
03 -
  • Lightly toasting any dry leftover stuffing before mixing helps the muffins crisp up without turning soggy
  • Do not overfill the muffin cups as overpacking can lead to dense centers aim for a level scoop in each
  • Topping each muffin with a pinch of cheese or fresh herbs just before baking adds visual appeal and boosts flavor