Description
Leftover Stuffing Muffins are a creative and delicious way to repurpose your holiday stuffing into convenient, individual servings perfect for breakfast or a savory snack. These muffins combine prepared stuffing, chopped turkey or ham, spinach, and an egg mixture baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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For the Muffins
- 2 tsp butter (for greasing the muffin tin)
- 3 cups prepared stuffing or dressing
- 1 cup chopped turkey or ham
- 1/4 lb. frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed
- 6 large eggs
- 2 Tbsp milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 12-well muffin tin with butter, oil, or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix stuffing, meat, and spinach: In a bowl, gently combine the prepared stuffing, chopped turkey or ham, and thawed, squeezed spinach without breaking up the stuffing too much.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide the stuffing mixture evenly among the 12 wells, loosely packing it to allow space for the egg mixture to fill in around it.
- Prepare egg mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Add egg mixture to muffins: Pour about 2 tablespoons of the egg mixture into each muffin well, then add extra until all egg mixture is used. The egg will not fully cover the stuffing but will puff up while baking.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 30 minutes until the muffins are golden brown and crispy on top.
- Cool and serve: Allow the muffins to cool slightly. Run a knife around the edges to loosen them, remove from the tin, and serve warm.
Notes
- Butter, oil, or non-stick spray can be used to grease the muffin tin to ensure easy removal.
- For added flavor, consider mixing in herbs like sage or thyme to the stuffing.
- Ensure frozen spinach is thoroughly squeezed to remove excess moisture to avoid soggy muffins.
- Leftover cooked turkey or ham works well, but other cooked meats can be substituted.
- Serve these muffins for breakfast, brunch, or as a hearty snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
