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Close-up of two stuffing muffins, one whole and one broken in half, showcasing the fluffy interior and golden-brown crust. Part of The Ultimate Stuffing Recipes Guide for Beginners.

Easy Stuffing Muffins for Beginners

This recipe provides a simple guide for beginners to make delicious stuffing muffins, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Onion Softening Time 8 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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 thick bread (day old is best), in 1-inch cubes
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups milk or chicken broth

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Large skillet
  • Large Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease 12 non-stick muffin cups.
  2. Warm the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the onions, 1 teaspoon of the poultry seasoning, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and 1 teaspoon of the pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very soft but not browned, 6-8 minutes.
  4. Place the bread cubes into a large bowl. Add the cooked onions and butter mixture to the bread cubes. Stir well.
  5. Combine the eggs and milk. Pour about half of this mixture over the bread and stir.
  6. Squeeze a handful of moistened bread. If liquid comes out, you have added enough liquid. Add more liquid if needed until the bread is saturated enough to yield small drops when squeezed.
  7. Stir in the remaining poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Smell the stuffing; it should have a strong herby and peppery scent. Taste the stuffing raw or microwave a small portion until heated through and taste. Add more seasoning if needed.
  8. Divide the stuffing among the muffin tins. They will be well-mounded.
  9. Bake until brown and crunchy on top and heated through, 30-40 minutes.
  10. Run a plastic knife around the edges of each muffin cup and then gently remove the portions of stuffing.

Notes

This recipe is a great starting point for learning how to make stuffing. Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices to find your favorite flavor combination.

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