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Easy Stuffing Muffins for Beginners

This recipe provides a simple guide for making delicious stuffing muffins, perfect for beginner cooks. It focuses on basic techniques and flavorful ingredients, making it ideal for holiday meals or any occasion.
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
  

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 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 poultry seasoning, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened but not browned, about 6-8 minutes.
  4. Place the bread cubes in a large bowl. Add the cooked onions and butter mixture to the bread cubes and stir well.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the eggs and milk. Pour about half of this mixture over the bread and stir. To check if you have enough liquid, take a handful of moistened bread and squeeze. If small drops of liquid come out, you have added enough. Add more liquid if needed until the bread is saturated enough to yield small drops when squeezed.
  6. Stir in the remaining teaspoon of poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Smell the stuffing; it should have a strong herby and peppery scent. Taste the stuffing to adjust seasonings if needed. You can taste it raw, or microwave a small portion until heated through before tasting.
  7. Divide the stuffing among the prepared muffin tins, mounding them well.
  8. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the tops are brown and crunchy and the stuffing is heated through.
  9. Carefully run a plastic knife around the edges of each muffin cup and gently remove the stuffing portions.

Notes

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

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