Description
Muffin Tin Turkey and Stuffing Cups with Gravy: A clever, cozy way to reinvent Thanksgiving leftovers. Crispy, savory bites packed with turkey and stuffing, baked in muffin cups for perfect portions. Easy prep, kid-friendly, and sauce-ready with warm gravy. Customize with cheese, herbs, or extra veggies. Make-ahead friendly, freezer-friendly, and ideal for gatherings, potlucks, or weeknight comfort meals. A simple pantry-friendly recipe yielding twelve cups, ideal for batch cooking, meal prep, or sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups leftover stuffing
- 2 cups cooked shredded turkey
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup chicken broth (or turkey broth)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Gravy for serving
- Optional: chopped parsley, dried sage, or thyme for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, mix leftover stuffing, shredded turkey, eggs, broth, cheese (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Scoop the mixture evenly into the muffin cups, pressing lightly to help them hold shape.
- Bake 20–25 minutes or until the tops are crispy and golden.
- Let rest 5 minutes before removing from the tin.
- Serve warm with hot gravy spooned over each cup.
Notes
- Yields 12 cups.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated before serving.
- Top with additional gravy if desired.
- Enhance flavor with chopped parsley, sage, or thyme.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Muffin Tin Turkey and Stuffing Cups with Gravy, turkey leftovers, stuffing cups, muffin tin recipe, easy leftover recipe, gravy cups, holiday leftovers