Description
Leftover Stuffing Muffins are a delicious and inventive way to use up your holiday stuffing. These muffins feature a crispy exterior, an eggy interior, and a gooey cheese center, making them perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch. They bring new life to leftover dressing with simple ingredients and a straightforward baking method.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 5 large eggs
- ¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Stuffing Muffins
- 4 ½ cups leftover stuffing
- 3 whole milk mozzarella cheese sticks, each cut into quarters (use 10 of the 12 pieces)
- Optional toppings: maple syrup, hot sauce, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 12-slot non-stick muffin tin well with cooking spray and set it aside to get ready for the stuffing mixture.
- Mix Eggs and Seasonings: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 5 large eggs, ¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons milk, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Combine with Stuffing: Stir 4 ½ cups of leftover stuffing into the egg mixture thoroughly, ensuring all the stuffing is moistened and blended evenly.
- Fill Muffin Cups and Add Cheese: Using a ⅓ cup measuring cup, fill 10 of the muffin tin slots with the stuffing mixture. Then, press one quartered piece of mozzarella cheese stick into the center of each muffin, making sure it is fully covered by the stuffing.
- Bake the Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the eggs are set through and the muffin edges turn crispy and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally topping with maple syrup or hot sauce for extra flavor.
Notes
- This recipe works best with stuffing that is not overly wet or already very eggy.
- Leftover stuffing from any recipe can be used as long as the moisture level is suitable for binding with eggs.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
- To reheat, thaw if frozen, then bake to crisp the exterior again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: christmas breakfast, christmas leftovers, easy holiday breakfast, easy leftover recipe, leftover dressing recipe, leftover stuffing recipe, stuffins recipe, thanksgiving breakfast, thanksgiving leftovers
