Description
Savor the holiday spirit with Sausage and Cranberry Stuffing Muffins. These delightful bites combine savory Italian sausage, sweet dried cranberries, and aromatic herbs for a perfect blend of flavors. Perfectly golden-brown and easy to prepare, they make an ideal addition to your Thanksgiving feast or a cozy autumn brunch. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or reheated for a comforting treat any time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup celery (finely chopped)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 tsp fresh sage (chopped) or 1 tsp dried
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (chopped) or 1 tsp dried
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups stale bread cubes
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and celery until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add crumbled sausage; cook until browned.
- Stir in cranberries, sage, and thyme for another 2 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine bread cubes and sausage mixture; pour broth over it all and mix gently.
- Fold in beaten eggs, then spoon mixture into muffin tins.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (80g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg