Any meal will feel special with these easy-to-make muffins made of stuffing! A quick sauté of fresh vegetables combined with spices and green onion take the taste of packaged stuffing mix to homemade heights.
Pack the mix into muffin cups for a fun twist that ensures quick cooking and easy portion control, or spoon it into a 1 to 1 1/2 quart dish and bake (serves 8)
8 to 12 servings (makes 12 “muffins”)
¾ cup diced onions
½ cup diced celery
½ cup diced red pepper
1 teaspoon dried sage, crumbled
1 teaspoon finely chopped fennel seeds,or more to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup sliced green onion
1 (6-ounce) package lower sodium chicken stuffing mix (like Stove Top)*
2 large egg whites
Instructions
1. Pre-Heat oven to 425 F. Line 8 muffin cups with foil liners, or lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Melt the margarine in a medium sauté pan over medium heat.
Add the next 6 ingredients (onions through black pepper), and cook for 6 to 7 minutes, or until vegetables are softened. While the vegetables cook, place 1 1/4 cups water in a microwave-safe measuring cup and heat on high for 2 minutes.
3. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the green onions and stuffing mix. Add the hot water, and toss lightly with a fork to evenly distribute. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, let cool for 5 minutes, then gently stir in egg whites.
4. Scoop 1/3 cup of stuffing into each muffin cup. Spray the muffin tops with cooking spray and bake for 10 minutes, or until tops are lightly browned.
NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING: (1 muffin) Calories 80 | Carbohydrate 13g (Sugars 2g)| Total Fat 2g (Sat Fat 0g) | Protein 2g | Fiber 1g | Cholesterol 0mg | Sodium 150mg | Food Exchanges: ½ Starch, 1 Vegetable | Carbohydrate Choices: 1 | Weight Watcher Plus Point Comparison 2 | Smart Point Comparison 2
(As a casserole, rounded 1/3 cup serving = 3 Smart Points)
