Description

Step aside, traditional stuffing—there’s a new holiday star at the table! These Sausage & Cranberry Stuffing Muffins are everything you love about classic stuffing, but baked into perfectly portioned, crispy-edged bites. Bursting with savory sausage, fragrant herbs, and tart cranberries, each muffin delivers the ideal balance of cozy holiday flavors. They’re easy to make, effortless to serve, and even better to share—ideal for festive dinners, potlucks, or next-day leftover sandwiches.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground sausage (mild or spicy)
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, diced
1½ cups dried stuffing mix or day-old bread cubes
½ cup dried cranberries
2 tsp sage + 1 tsp thyme (fresh or dried)
Salt & pepper to taste
1½ cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 eggs, beaten
Butter or oil for greasing muffin tin

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
Brown sausage in a skillet (6–8 mins). Add onion and celery; sauté until soft.
Combine sausage mixture with stuffing mix, cranberries, herbs, and seasoning in a large bowl.
Add broth & eggs, mixing until evenly moistened. Let rest 5–10 mins to absorb.
Pack mixture firmly into muffin cups.
Bake 20–25 mins until golden and crisp on top.
Cool 5–10 mins before removing. Serve warm with gravy or cranberry sauce.

Notes

For extra moisture, add 2 tbsp melted butter to the mix.
Want a flavor twist? Try apple chunks, toasted pecans, or swap sausage for mushrooms.
To make ahead, prep and refrigerate unbaked muffins overnight or freeze baked ones for easy reheating.

Nutrition

Calories: 180 cal Per Serving
Fat: 11g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Protein: 9g