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Two golden-brown muffin tin stuffing bites served on a plate, with more stuffing in the background.

The Ultimate Stuffing Recipes Guide for Beginners

This recipe guides you through making simple, flavorful stuffing portions baked in muffin tins. It is designed for new cooks learning basic stuffing preparation techniques.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stuffing Base
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 tsp poultry seasoning, divided
  • 2 tsp salt, divided
  • 2 tsp black pepper, divided
  • 15 thick slices of bread (day old is best), in 1-inch cubes
For Binding and Moisture
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1.5 cups milk or chicken broth

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large bowl
  • 12 non-stick muffin cups (2 1/2″ by 1 1/4″)

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 the poultry seasoning, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and 1 teaspoon of the pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very soft but not brown, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  4. Put the bread cubes into a large bowl. Scrape all of the onions and butter mixture onto the bread. Stir well.
  5. Combine the eggs and milk. Pour about half of this liquid mixture over the bread and stir.
  6. Take a handful of the moistened bread and squeeze it. If liquid droplets come out, you have added enough liquid. If the bread seems too dry, add more liquid until the bread is saturated enough to release small drops when squeezed.
  7. 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 raw, or microwave a small portion until heated through, and add more seasoning if needed.
  8. Divide the stuffing among the muffin tins, mounding them well.
  9. Bake until the tops are brown and crunchy and the stuffing is heated through, about 30 to 40 minutes.
  10. Run a plastic knife around the edges of each muffin cup and gently remove the portions of stuffing.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

This recipe is a good starting point for learning stuffing techniques. Adjust the liquid amount based on how dry your bread is when you begin mixing.

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