Stuffing Muffins Recipe
These Savory Stuffing Muffins are bold flavored with Italian sausage, dried cherries and sage. Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas, they are easy and delicious!
How to Make the Best Stuffing Muffins
These stuffing muffins are a brilliant twist on traditional Thanksgiving stuffing, delivering all the classic flavors in a perfectly portioned, handheld form. Loaded with savory Italian sausage, aromatic sage, and sweet-tart dried cherries, each muffin is bursting with bold, complementary flavors that will have your guests reaching for seconds.
The beauty of making stuffing in muffin form is the irresistible texture you achieve. Every bite features a crispy, golden-brown exterior giving way to a moist, flavorful center. No more fighting over the corner pieces of the casserole dish—now everyone gets their own perfectly crisp portions. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to serve and transport, making them ideal for potlucks and holiday gatherings.
Whether you’re looking to streamline your Thanksgiving menu or simply want a festive side dish for a weeknight dinner, these stuffing muffins deliver. Make them alongside your roasted turkey or serve them with a simple rotisserie chicken—either way, they’re guaranteed to become a new holiday tradition.
Stuffing Muffins
These Savory Stuffing Muffins are bold flavored with Italian sausage, dried cherries and sage. Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas, they are easy and delicious!
Ingredients
Bread Base
Sausage Mixture
Egg Mixture
Instructions
Prepare the Bread
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place bread cubes on a sheet pan and toast until golden, about 15-20 minutes. Keep an eye on them as timing will depend on the type of bread you use.
- Turn oven temperature to 375°F.
Cook the Sausage and Aromatics
- Heat a skillet to medium-high. Add the sausage in large chunks. Leave them be for a few minutes so they develop a brown crust. Turn over and brown on the other side, then chop into smaller pieces with a spatula. Remove from the pan and set aside. Pour out extra grease if desired.
- Add butter, onion, and celery to the skillet over medium heat. Sauté for 4 minutes. Add garlic, sage, thyme, salt, pepper, and cooked sausage and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add wine, dried cherries, and parsley, stirring occasionally. Cook for about 5 minutes until the wine has reduced a bit.
Assemble and Bake
- Place toasted cubed bread in a bowl, add sausage mixture, and combine.
- Whisk eggs together with dijon mustard and 1 cup stock in a small bowl. Fold egg mixture into stuffing mixture, liberally coating it. Let stand 10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the moisture. If the mix seems dry, add more stock just a little at a time until it is moist.
- Spoon the stuffing into well-greased non-stick muffin tins (or use muffin liners) and bake uncovered for 25 minutes, or until golden.
- Let them sit 5-10 minutes to firm up. Loosen the muffins and lift them out. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can use the sausage grease instead of butter for extra flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute with vegetarian Italian sausage.
- These muffins can be made ahead and reheated in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.
