Name: Thanksgiving Stuffing Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 10 ounces bacon (chopped); 1/2 onion (diced); 2 celery stalks (diced); 1/4 tsp dried sage; 1/4 tsp dried thyme; 1/4 tsp dried rosemary; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 1 1/2 cups broth; 10 ounces cubed stuffing breadcrumbs

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Stuffing muffins are my fun take on the classic holiday recipe! These individual cups are packed with traditional stuffing, veggies, and bacon.

Thanksgiving stuffing has always been my favorite holiday side dish! Growing up, it wasn't uncommon for our Thanksgiving table to have 2 or 3 different types of stuffing or dressing.

I typically load my plate up with plenty of stuffing, mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, and butternut squash macaroni and cheese!

These stuffing muffins are great to prep ahead! Alternatively, you could make these using bits of leftover dishes. Looking for other Thanksgiving leftover ideas? Check out my poutine and pizza!

How to Make Stuffing Muffins

This simple recipe comes together with cubed bread, bacon, onion, celery, broth, and seasoning.

Step 1: In a large skillet, cook bacon on the stove top. I like to chop the bacon up into small pieces! As the bacon begins to cook, add onion and celery, and let cook until soft.

Step 2: Stir in dried sage, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper. Add stuffing cubes then gradually stir in broth.

Step 3: Divide the stuffing mixture equally in a muffin tin then bake in the oven for about 30-40 minutes. Enjoy stuffin muffins on their own or smothered in gravy!

Ingredient Variations

Stuffing muffins are incredibly versatile, so use your favorite add-ins to make this dish your own.

Cubed bread: Use dry bread that's a day or two old. French bread and sourdough are common for stuffing, but any dry bread will work!
Bacon: The bacon gives these muffins a nice crispy texture and perfectly salty taste. Feel free to omit or use pancetta instead.
Vegetables: I kept it simple with just chopped yellow onion and celery stalks, but carrots and other seasonal veggies would be great in here as well.

Special Diets

This recipe is dairy free and egg free, as is. As someone with dietary restrictions due to food allergies and intolerances, I understand how stressful the holidays can be. These muffins are easy to adapt!

To make gluten-free: Use gluten-free bread!
To make vegan / vegetarian: Leave the meat out.

What to Serve with Stuffing Muffins

I hope you love these holiday stuffing muffins as much as we do! They're the perfect mix of crispy and soft. Enjoy them with these delicious side dishes!

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Thanksgiving Stuffing Muffins

Stuffing muffins are my fun take on the classic holiday side dish! These individual cups are packed with traditional stuffing plus bacon.

Course Side Dish

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings 12 muffins

Ingredients

10 ounces bacon chopped
½ onion diced
2 celery stalks diced
¼ tsp dried sage
¼ tsp dried thyme
¼ tsp dried rosemary
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
1 ½ cups broth
10 ounces cubed stuffing breadcrumbs

Instructions

Cook bacon in a large skillet. Add onion and celery and let cook until soft, then stir in seasoning.
Remove from heat and stir in stuffing. Add broth and stir until combined.
Transfer to a greased muffin tin and bake at 350F for 30-40 minutes.
Serve and enjoy warm!