Parmesan Stuffing Muffins

I can hardly contain my excitement about these little stuffing "muffins"!  They are exactly what I had hoped they'd be ... which rarely happens.  Let me explain, I love, love, love stuffing ... however, I do not enjoy the wet, dense, mushy stuffing.  I have a texture issue, so no matter how yummy it tastes, I just can't handle the "mush" style.  I saw these "muffins" on Pinterest and decided to recreate them sans recipe because most of the recipes I read used a ton of butter.  I was worried.  Many reviews said the trouble with stuffing muffins is that they don't stick together well, and I refused to use an egg (not the texture I was going for...).  I thought I might end up with a dry, crumbly mess.  Instead, I got perfection (in my little stuffing-mind).  Seriously, when does this ever happen?!  These "muffins" are flavorful, super crunchy all over the top, and perfectly moist on the inside.  This will be my absolute favorite treat to bring along to Thanksgiving dinner.

Best (holiday) dishes and yummy (turkey) dreams!

xo,

Parmesan Stuffing Muffins

-Little Mommy

Printable recipe

Makes approximately 8 muffins

3-4 c. bread, cubed (I used a combination of a multigrain baguette and a white artisan loaf)

1/2 c. onion, diced

1/2 c. celery, diced

optional: 1/2 c. diced mushrooms

1 Tbsp. olive oil, or butter

1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning

1/4 tsp. salt, pepper

optional:  fresh herbs of your choice

1 1/2 - 2 c. chicken stock

1/3 - 1/2 c. parmesan, shredded

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

1.  Spread the bread crumbs out on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven until they are dry.

2.  Place the bread crumbs in a large bowl and set aside.

3.  In a small pan, saute the onion, celery, and mushrooms in butter or olive oil until tender.

4.  Add the onion mixture to the bowl of bread cubes.

5.  Sprinkle the seasonings and herbs over the bread mixture.

6.  Add the stock and cheese.  Mash the ingredients with your hands to be sure the bread soaks up the liquid and the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.

7.  Spray a muffin tin with nonstick spray.

8.  Take a handful of the mixture and press it firmly down into the muffin tin.  

9.  Repeat until all of the mixture is inside of the muffin tins.  Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops are crispy and browned. 

Enjoy alone or with gravy!  

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Thanks for reading, loves xo