Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Leftover Stuffing Muffins that transform leftover stuffing into crispy, golden muffins packed with turkey or ham and spinach. Perfect for a creative breakfast or snack using leftovers.
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: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter, oil, or non-stick spray. Thaw and squeeze the spinach dry to remove excess moisture.
- Combine Stuffing Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently stir together the prepared stuffing, chopped turkey or ham, and the squeezed spinach. Be careful not to break up the stuffing too much.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the stuffing mixture evenly among the 12 muffin wells, loosely packing the mixture so the egg mixture can fill in around it.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and freshly cracked pepper until well combined.
- Add Egg Mixture: Pour about 2 tablespoons of the egg mixture into each muffin well, then add a little more to use up all the egg mixture. The eggs will not fully cover the stuffing but will puff up while baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and crispy.
- Cool and Serve: Allow muffins to cool slightly after baking. Run a knife around the edges to loosen each muffin, then remove them from the tin and serve warm.
Notes
- Use any leftover stuffing or dressing from your favorite recipe.
- Substitute turkey with ham, chicken, or leave out meat for a vegetarian option.
- Make sure to squeeze out excess water from the spinach to prevent soggy muffins.
- These muffins can be reheated in the oven or microwave for quick breakfasts or snacks.
- Try adding cheese or herbs like sage or thyme for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
