Stuffing Muffins

Updated May 1, 2024

Stuffing Muffins
Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times
Total Time
1 hour 15 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes active time
Cook Time
45 minutes inactive time
Rating
4(238)
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Stuffing is a traditional Thanksgiving accompaniment to the turkey, but turning stuffing into muffins helps them hold their own on the holiday table -- with or without the bird.

This recipe for stuffing muffins comes from reader Ilene Godofsky of Queens, who writes the Colorful Kitchen food blog. (Ms. Godofsky's vegan pumpkin double-chocolate brownies make the blog worth the visit!)

We like this fresh take on stuffing, and the fact that you can serve these muffins on their own, or top with two of our other favorite side dishes -- mashed potatoes and gravy. —Tara Parker-Pope

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Ingredients

Yield:12-18 Mini muffins (depending on pan)
  • 8cups bread cubes (about 1 loaf)
  • 3tablespoons vegan butter
  • 1medium onion, diced
  • 4cloves garlic, minced
  • 1½ cups celery, diced
  • 1tablespoon ground flax seed
  • 1teaspoon thyme
  • 1teaspoon rosemary
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2½ - 3 cups vegetable broth
  • oil to grease muffin tin
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Nutritional analysis per serving (15 servings)

114 calories; 5 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 14 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 210 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spread bread cubes out on baking sheet in an even layer. Bake until toasted (about 10 to 15 minutes). Transfer bread to large bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Heat the vegan butter in a skillet over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the onion, garlic and celery. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are very soft, about 10 minutes. Add mixture to bowl with bread cubes.

  3. Step 3

    Stir together the ground flax seed and 3 tablespoons warm water in a small bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes to bloom and then add to the bowl with the bread. Add thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper into bowl with bread. Add the vegetable broth, one cup at a time, and toss together. Allow to absorb for a minute before adding more broth. If the bread is too soggy, do not add the full amount.

  4. Step 4

    Lightly grease the mini muffin tin. Spoon mixture into each spot, packing it down and filling it slightly above the top. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until edges are browned. Remove from oven and let sit until cool enough to handle.

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The flaxseeds are an egg substitute, so you can just substitute one egg for the "flaxseed and warm water" part of the recipe (I just did this and they turned out great!)

I like mine without animal cruelty, though, so I use a vegan margarine called Earth Balance. It's not identical to butter, but it's very good.

You may not realize this, but vegan gravy exists.

I used flaxseed with my left over stuffing and minced lamb.. delish!

Used two eggs instead of flax seed, and real butter. Only about 1 1/2 cups of veggie broth. Also added chopped and crispy fried shiitake mushrooms in with the veggies. They turned out really delicious!

We renamed these stuffins

sonja@llb Us too

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