Easter stuffing muffins: traditional flavor in a modern form

Name: Easter stuffing muffins: traditional flavor in a modern form
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 300 g English bacon; 200 g baby spinach; 250 g plain flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 75 g butter; 250 ml buttermilk; 100 g cheddar (grated); 400 g fresh cheese (e.g., Lučina); 1 pinch of salt; 1 tablespoon chopped chives; 1 handful arugula; 3 hard-boiled eggs; fresh arugula

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Easy to prepare
12 portions
60 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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Do you know the classic Easter stuffing? What if you tried it a little differently this year – as savory muffins! This original recipe combines everything we love about stuffing: juicy bacon, fragrant spinach and cheese, but serves it in a practical, stylish package. Perfect for the festive table, a picnic or an Easter snack on the go.

For 12 portions

Ingredients

Batter:

300 g English bacon
200 g baby spinach
250 g plain flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
75 g butter
250 ml buttermilk
100 g cheddar (grated)

Filling:

400 g fresh cheese (e.g., Lučina)
1 pinch of salt
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1 handful arugula

For decoration:

3 hard-boiled eggs
fresh arugula

Preparation procedure

Prepare the filling for the batter Cut the bacon into small cubes and fry it in a pan until golden. Add the baby spinach and sauté briefly until wilted. Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool slightly.
Mix the batter In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt. In another container whisk the eggs with the melted butter and buttermilk. Combine both mixtures, add the spinach mixture and half of the cheddar. Mix everything well.
Baking the muffins Prepare a muffin tin and line it with paper liners. Divide the batter into 12 cavities and sprinkle with the remaining grated cheese. Bake in an oven preheated to 180 °C for approximately 40 minutes. Then let cool on a wire rack.
Cream and decoration Mix the fresh cheese with salt, chives and chopped arugula. Transfer the cream to a piping bag and pipe onto the cooled muffins. Place a quarter of a hard-boiled egg on top and garnish with an arugula leaf.

Total preparation time:

60 minutes (including baking and decorating)

Number of servings:

12 savory muffins

Recipe conclusion

These Easter muffins are a modern take on the traditional stuffing that will surely surprise everyone at the festive table. They are fragrant, filling and visually impressive – perfect as a treat for guests or a snack on a spring trip. Try them and give Easter recipes a new twist!