Festive Sausage & Apple Stuffing Muffins
Delight your senses with these Festive Sausage & Apple Stuffing Muffins, where savory sausage meets sweet, tart apples in a cozy, comforting treat. Perfect for holiday feasts or a delightful breakfast, these muffins are easy to make and sure to impress your family and friends. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors that warms the heart and fills the home with inviting aromas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2 cups diced Granny Smith apples
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 4 cups stale bread cubes
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and celery in a little oil for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add ground sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in diced apples, thyme, and sage; cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the sautéed mixture with bread cubes and pour in chicken broth gradually until moist but not soggy.
- Gently fold in eggs one at a time to maintain fluffiness.
- Spoon the mixture into muffin tins, filling them three-quarters full. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For added texture and flavor, consider mixing in nuts or cranberries. Store muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze them for up to two months.