Stuffin Muffins

Lightened Up Stuffing Muffins

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These Lightened Up Stuffing Muffins are individual sized-portions of stuffing! These muffins are simple to make and provide a great alternative to traditional stuffing!! They are made with low carb bread, fresh veggies and seasonings- making for a crowd pleasing appetizer or side dish!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 10 slices low carb/low calorie bread, I use Sara Lee 45 calorie delightful bread
  • 5 Tbsp light butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 large ribs of celery, finely diced
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • Pinch of Kosher salt 
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 1 tbsp poultry seasoning
  • 1 tsp rubbed sage
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  2. Cut the slices of bread into approximately 1 inch pieces. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread bread crumbs in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
  4. Remove from oven and place into a large mixing bowl. 
  5. Turn oven up to 375 degrees. Spray a muffin tin with nonstick spray.
  6. Sauté the butter, onion, and celery until softened. Stir in the garlic, salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning, and sage. 
  7. Pour sautéed vegetables into the bowl with the bread cubes.
  8. In a separate medium size mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and chicken broth. Pour mixture over the bread cubes and veggies. Stir until everything well combined.
  9. Spoon the mixture into 12 muffin cups. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
  10. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then loosen with a knife. Remove and garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired. Serve warm.
  11. Refrigerate the leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to a month.

Makes 12 stuffing muffins 

2 WW Points® per muffin

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 89Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 143mgCarbohydrates: 10gNet Carbohydrates: 8gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 3g

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