Crispy Vegan Stuffing Cups

If you love cozy autumn flavors, these Crispy Vegan Stuffing Cups are just what you need — warm, savory, and golden with that perfect holiday touch.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Resting Time 5

Total Time 55

Servings stuffing cups

Calories 246kcal

Author Julia Maz

Ingredients

1 loaf rustic bread, cut into small cubes and lightly dried (about 14 oz / 400 g)
2 tbsp olive oil (30 ml)
1 large onion, diced (about 200 g)
2 stalks celery, diced (about 120 g)
8 oz mushrooms, chopped (225 g)
2 cloves garlic, minced (6 g)
1 tsp dried rosemary (1 g)
½ tsp smoked paprika (1 g)
½ tsp salt, or to taste (3 g)
¼ tsp black pepper (1 g)
½ cup dried cranberries (60 g)
½ cup pecans, roughly chopped (50 g)
1 ½ cups vegetable broth (360 ml)

Instructions

Cut the bread into small cubes and dry it in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 10 minutes, or leave it out overnight. Slightly firm bread works best!
1 loaf rustic bread, cut into small cubes and lightly dried
Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add onion and celery; cook for about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until the liquid evaporates, about 7 minutes. Stir in garlic, rosemary, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
2 tbsp olive oil, 1 large onion, diced, 2 stalks celery, diced, 8 oz mushrooms, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tsp dried rosemary, ½ tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp salt, or to taste, ¼ tsp black pepper
In a large bowl, combine the dried bread cubes, sautéed veggies, cranberries, and pecans. Pour in the broth and toss until the bread is moist but not soggy.
½ cup dried cranberries, ½ cup pecans, roughly chopped, 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
Bake. For cups: Lightly oil a 12-cup muffin pan and spoon the mixture evenly into the cups.• For a casserole: Spread the mixture into a lightly greased baking dish.Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 25–30 minutes, until the tops are golden and crispy.

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Notes

🔀 Recipe Variations

🍏 Add a few diced apples for sweetness.
🥜 Swap pecans for walnuts or skip them altogether.
🌰 Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top for a little crunch.
🌶️ Like it bold? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for warmth.

🫙 Storage & Reheating

🧊 Storage:

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

♨️ Reheat:

Warm in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes to bring back that crisp texture.

⏳ Make-ahead tip:

You can prepare the mixture a day ahead and bake right before serving — perfect for busy holidays!

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