Gourmet Holiday Dressing Muffins
Crispy, flavorful holiday dressing muffins, perfect for a festive gathering or a comforting weeknight meal. These savory muffins are a unique twist on traditional dressing, baked to golden perfection.
Equipment Needed
- 12-cup muffin tin
- 12-inch cast iron skillet
- Half sheet pans
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 20.00 ouncesCiabatta Bread(Torn into 1-inch pieces)
- 1.00 stickUnsalted Butter(Room temperature, divided)
- 8.00 ouncesBreakfast Sausage(Bulk)
- 2.50 cupsYellow Onion(Chopped)
- 2.50 cupsCelery(Chopped)
- 1.50 teaspoonsKosher Salt
- 1.50 teaspoonsSage(Rubbed)
- 0.25 teaspoonsDried Thyme
- 1.00 teaspoonsBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)
- 1.50 teaspoonsDry Mustard(Coleman's recommended)
- 2.00 teaspoonsRosemary(Minced fresh)
- 1.25 cupsFresh Parsley(Chopped)
- 0.25 cupsCelery Leaves(Chopped)
- 4.00 largeEggs(Beaten)
- 2.50 cupsChicken Stock
Instructions
Butter muffin tin cups and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Estimated time: 30 minutes
Preheat oven to 250°F. Bake bread slices until crisp (1 hour, flipping halfway).
Estimated time: 60 minutes
Cook sausage in a skillet until browned and fat is rendered.
Estimated time: 6 minutes
Sauté onion, celery, seasonings in butter until softened (7 minutes).
Estimated time: 7 minutes
Combine cooked ingredients, bread, and seasonings in a large bowl.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Whisk eggs and stock together, then add to the bread mixture in two additions.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Scoop dressing mixture into prepared muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Cover tightly with foil and refrigerate overnight.
Estimated time: 120 minutes
Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake covered muffins for 20 minutes.
Estimated time: 20 minutes
Remove foil and bake for another 35 minutes until golden brown.
Estimated time: 35 minutes
Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes before serving.
Estimated time: 15 minutes