Savory Thanksgiving Cupcakes
This is a great way to get the taste of everything you love about Thanksgiving in a perfect little bite and without all the mess!
Ingredients
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cooking spray
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1 (8.5 ounce) package cornbread mix (such as Jiffy®)
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½ cup creamed corn
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⅓ cup whole milk
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1 large egg
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½ teaspoon ground sage
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¼ teaspoon onion powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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4 tablespoons whole berry cranberry sauce, divided
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2 cups refrigerated mashed potatoes, warmed
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½ pound sliced cooked turkey
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4 tablespoons hot turkey gravy
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Description
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray 6 muffin cups with cooking spray.
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Stir cornbread mix, creamed corn, milk, egg, sage, onion powder, salt, and pepper together in a medium mixing bowl. Divide mixture evenly among the muffin cups
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Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 17 minutes. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
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Using a teaspoon measuring spoon, hollow out the center of each cornbread cupcake; reserve scooped out cornbread. Fill each hole with about 2 teaspoons cranberry sauce. Use reserved cornbread to top each hole.
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Place mashed potatoes in a resealable plastic bag and snip off 1 corner of the bag. Pipe about 1/3 cup potatoes on top of each cupcake. Place 2 turkey slices on each mound of potatoes, and drizzle each with 2 teaspoons gravy. Serve warm, garnished with a sprinkle of parsley.