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Apple Sage Stuffing Muffins

November 23, 2016 by GG 10 Comments

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Studded with chunks of apples and flavored with fresh sage, Apple Sage Stuffin’ Muffins are not only delicious they’re also fun to eat! An easy recipe for Thanksgiving, stuffing muffins are shaped like a muffin, bake in the oven and are hand-held, so you can guarantee that the kids will definitely eat the stuffing this year! #sidedish #stuffing #stuffingrecipe #Thanksgiving #Thanksgivingrecipe #stuffingmuffins #easyrecipe #Thanksgivingsidedish #swirlsofflavor
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Studded with chunks of apples and flavored with fresh sage, Apple Sage Stuffin’ Muffins are not only delicious they’re also fun to eat! An easy recipe for Thanksgiving, stuffing muffins are shaped like a muffin, bake in the oven and are hand-held, so you can guarantee that the kids will definitely eat the stuffing this year! #sidedish #stuffing #stuffingrecipe #Thanksgiving #Thanksgivingrecipe #stuffingmuffins #easyrecipe #Thanksgivingsidedish #swirlsofflavor

Studded with chunks of apples and flavored with fresh sage, Apple Sage Stuffing Muffins are delicious and fun to eat too! An easy recipe for Thanksgiving, a homemade stuffing mixture is shaped like muffins and baked in the oven.

Studded with chunks of apples and flavored with fresh sage, are shaped into Apple Sage Stuffing Muffins

Stuffing Muffins

The holidays are a time to serve extra special recipes. Turning traditional Thanksgiving stuffing into cute muffins will definitely elevate your holiday menu to fun status!

I’m sure these apple muffins will be on your menu year after year! You can guarantee that the kids will definitely eat the stuffing this year! 

You’ll have lots of fun eating your stuffing as muffins this Thanksgiving!

Oh, and don’t forget to drizzle your “muffins” with gravy and let the party begin!

If you prefer to serve a traditional stuffing recipe this year, we’ve got a recipe for that too! Apple Fig Stuffing is made with updated flavors. Apples and figs give this savory recipe the perfect hint of sweetness. 

 

five stuffing muffins with fresh apple slices on platter

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How to make stuffing muffins

  • prepare our stuffing recipe
  • shape into muffins in a muffin tin
  • bake ahead and serve at room temperature
  • OR pop in the oven just before dinner and serve hot

Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

  • Substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth
  • Add chopped pears
  • No fresh sage? Make with 1 teaspoon dried sage

Ingredients you will need to make this recipe

  • butter
  • apples
  • onion
  • celery
  • fresh sage leaves
  • chicken broth
  • eggs
  • cube stuffing mix

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Studded with chunks of apples and flavored with fresh sage, Apple Sage Stuffin’ Muffins are not only delicious they’re also fun to eat! An easy recipe for Thanksgiving, stuffing muffins are shaped like a muffin, bake in the oven and are hand-held, so you can guarantee that the kids will definitely eat the stuffing this year! #sidedish #stuffing #stuffingrecipe #Thanksgiving #Thanksgivingrecipe #stuffingmuffins #easyrecipe #Thanksgivingsidedish #swirlsofflavor
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Apple Sage Stuffin’ Muffins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 

Studded with chunks of apples and flavored with fresh sage, Apple Sage Stuffing Muffins aredelicious and fun to eat too! An easyrecipe for Thanksgiving, a homemade stuffing mixtureis shaped like muffins and baked in the oven.

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: stuffing, stuffing muffins
Servings: 12
Calories: 547 kcal
Author: Gwynn Galvin
Ingredients
  • 6 Tbs. butter
  • 2 apples, cored and chopped, 2 cups
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 Tbs. chopped fresh sage leaves OR 1 tsp. dried sage
  • 6 cups cubes stuffing mix
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 eggs , lightly beaten
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a //z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US" rel="nofollow">12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.

  2. In large non-stick skillet melt butter over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook apples, onion, celery and sage until just tender, about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in stuffing mix and broth, stirring until mixture is completely moistened. Let cool slightly then stir in beaten eggs.

  5. Press mixture into prepared muffin tins, mounding up on top and dividing evenly.
  6. Bake 25 minutes or until set.
  7. Let stand on wire rack minutes. Loosen stuffin’ muffins around edges with a sharp paring knife and remove. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Recipe Notes

Makes 12 muffins.

Nutrition Facts
Apple Sage Stuffin’ Muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 547 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 57mg19%
Sodium 1843mg80%
Potassium 403mg12%
Carbohydrates 96g32%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 289IU6%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 136mg14%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

First Published: November 23, 2016… Last Updated: November 4, 2020

This recipe is part of Meal Plan Monday and Weekend Potluck

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Filed Under: Apple Recipes, Christmas, Entertaining, Fun for Kids, Thanksgiving

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Comments

  1. Julia Pinney

    November 16, 2020 at 1:39 am

    5 stars
    What a neat idea for Thanksgiving and fall! Love these!

  2. GG

    November 16, 2020 at 10:01 am

    Thanks so much Julia, they are so much fun to serve and eat. Happy Thanksgiving! Savor the Moments, GG

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