Stuffing Muffins , Buttery CRUNCHY and QUICK Muffin Tin Recipe (2024)

by Melissa

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Scoop prepared stuffing into each greased muffin tin cup.

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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.

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

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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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Yield: 12 muffins

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Do you have family members that fight over the crunchy edges of the stuffing at holidays? Not anymore! With these stuffing muffins everyone gets crunchy edges!

Ingredients

  • Prepared stuffing of your choice
  • 1 egg per 1 box OR 3 cups of prepared stuffing
  • Olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450.
  2. Grease each muffin tin spot with Olive oil.
  3. Prepare stuffing according to box, package or your recipe.
  4. Mix egg into prepared stuffing.
  5. Scoop into muffin tin.
  6. Reduce heat to 425.
  7. Bake 15 minutes.
  8. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 200

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Stuffing Muffins , Buttery CRUNCHY and QUICK Muffin Tin Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Should you grease and flour muffin tins? ›

Do I have to grease a nonstick muffin pan? The nonstick coating is a game-changer, especially for those muffin tops, but it's still a good idea to grease any baking pan for extra reassurance. You can opt either for a cooking spray (here's our favorite one for baking) or melted butter, applied with a pastry brush.

Why wont my muffins come out of the pan? ›

The amount of fat in the muffin batter affects how easily the baked muffin can be removed from the pan. Lightly spray the bottom of each muffin cup with no-stick cooking spray or use paper or aluminum foil cup liners. Use aluminum foil cup liners. Spray the foil cup liners with no-stick cooking spray.

Can you grease muffin tins instead of liners? ›

Have you ever been baking, about to scoop your batter into the muffin tin, and realize you have no paper liners? You can always grease the pan, but doing each individual divot takes time and if you don't have nonstick spray, this process can get very tedious very fast.

What is the best grease for muffin tins? ›

Take your baking pan and grease it with your oil of choice. You can use either a non-stick spray or olive oil spray, or butter/coconut oil. I prefer a spray because it's easier to get into the nooks and crannies without making a huge mess scooping out a chunk of coconut oil or butter and trying to spread it around.

Is there a difference between muffin tins and cupcake tins? ›

Is There a Difference Between a Cupcake Pan and a Muffin Pan? What is this? Muffin pans and cupcake pans are exactly the same. However, in yet another difference between cupcakes and muffins, cupcakes always use liners and muffins are often baked without liners.

How long do you leave muffins in the tin after baking? ›

Allow Your Muffins to Cool

Allowing them to cool slightly in the pan before removing them will help keep them from falling apart. This being said, you only want to leave them in the pan for a short amount of time—about five minutes. Any longer, and you run the risk of your muffins going soggy as they cool off.

How full should you fill each muffin tin? ›

Fill each muffin cup no more than two-thirds to three-fourths full, or as directed in the recipe. This will keep the muffins from spilling over the sides as they bake. If you've used all your batter but still have empty cups remaining in the tin, fill each empty cup with a few tablespoons of water.

Do you need muffin liners for mini muffins? ›

Mini muffin liners are available, but your mini muffins are probably better off without them. The small muffin cavities on a mini pan are easy to grease with butter or vegetable oil, creating a nonstick surface for your muffin batter.

How long do you cool muffins before removing from pan? ›

Allow your muffins to cool for 2 to 5 minutes in the pan before trying to remove them. Any shorter and they will stick, any longer and they will begin to get mushy. Loosen muffins from the side of the cup by running a butter knife carefully around the edges.

Why are my muffins done on the outside but not inside? ›

This kind of issue can happen for a number of reasons including: your oven's thermostat is slightly too high (or other subtle issues or differences from the thermostat on the recipe authors oven) your oven is a convection oven, but the recipe is for a non convection oven. there is a mistake in the recipe.

Do you remove muffins from pan hot or cold? ›

Also, be sure to grease the surface of the tin just in case the batter rises higher than the depth of the cup and reaches onto the surface. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan. Usually five minutes is long enough to allow the muffins to cool slightly and regain their composure before you pop them out of the tin.

What does it mean to butter a muffin? ›

The phrase "butter your muffin" is a slang expression that is often used in a suggestive or flirtatious context to refer to sexual activity. It is considered a euphemism for engaging in intimate or sexual behavior.

How do you grease a muffin pan without spray? ›

Use Butter or Lard

Butter and lard are great cooking spray alternatives. They're soft enough to spread into loaf pans and muffin tins with your fingers.

How do you grease a cupcake pan without liners? ›

If you prefer to go without a liner, spray each cup with non-stick baking spray and dust each greased cup with flour.

Do you need to butter muffin liners? ›

Do I need to grease the cupcake paper liner? Nope! The grease is for the cupcake batter to not stick to the pan, and the liners do the exact same thing, so you don't have to grease the paper liners as well.

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