Fresh Herb Stuffing Muffins (Printable Page)

# What You Need:

→ Bread Base

01 - 6 cups cubed day-old bread (white, sourdough, or whole grain), about ½-inch pieces
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter (for toasting)

→ Vegetable & Herb Mixture

03 - 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
04 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
05 - 2 celery stalks, finely diced
06 - 1 carrot, peeled and finely diced
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
09 - 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
10 - 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
11 - ½ tsp salt
12 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper

→ Wet Ingredients

13 - 2 large eggs
14 - 1½ cups vegetable or chicken broth
15 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with parchment paper liners.
02 - Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 10 minutes until slightly crisp. Transfer to a large bowl.
03 - In a skillet, heat oil or butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrot. Cook for 5–6 minutes until soft. Add garlic and herbs; cook 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper.
04 - Add the sautéed mixture to the bread cubes. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with broth (and Parmesan if using), then pour over bread mixture. Toss until evenly moistened. Let sit 5 minutes.
05 - Divide stuffing mixture among the muffin cups, pressing down lightly to compact.
06 - Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and crisp on top. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing.

# Helpful Tips:

01 - Great for meal prep — leftovers reheat well in the oven or air fryer.
02 - Use gluten-free bread for a GF version.
03 - Add sautéed mushrooms, sausage, or apples for variety.