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Mini stuffing cups with sausage and cranberries served on a holiday platter in muffin tins.

Stuffing Cups with Sausage & Cranberry


  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

These bite sized stuffing cups combine savory sausage, tart cranberries, and herbed bread for a modern twist on a classic holiday side. They bake in a muffin tin for crisp edges and flavorful centers, perfect for Thanksgiving or festive parties.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 cups bread cubes
  • 1 pound ground sausage
  • 3/4 cup cranberries
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs sage thyme rosemary
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cooking spray

  • Instructions

    1. preheat oven to 375 F (190 C) and prepare a 12 cup muffin tin with cooking spray or liners

    2. in a skillet over medium heat cook sausage until browned then transfer to a bowl

    3. in the same skillet melt butter and sauté onion and celery until softened stirring in fresh herbs

    4. in a large bowl combine bread cubes cooked sausage sautéed vegetables and cranberries

    5. gradually pour in broth and add beaten eggs stirring until just combined

    6. divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups pressing lightly to shape

    7. bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and crisp then let cool for 5 minutes before removing

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Category: appetizer
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cup
    • Calories: 220
    • Sugar: 4
    • Sodium: 450
    • Fat: 12
    • Saturated Fat: 5
    • Unsaturated Fat: 6
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 20
    • Fiber: 2
    • Protein: 10
    • Cholesterol: 55

    Keywords: stuffing cups, sausage stuffing, cranberry stuffing, holiday appetizers, stuffing muffins, bite sized stuffing, thanksgiving snacks