Cheesy Stuffing Cups

1/4 c. [1/2 stick] butter
3/4 c. chopped celery
1 1/2 c. water
1 pkg. [6 oz.] stuffing mix
1/3 c. dried cranberries [Craisins]
1/4 c. walnuts, chopped [pecans]
1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten

Preheat Oven to 350*F. Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add celery; cook and stir 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in water. Bring to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in stuffing mix, cranberries adn walnuts. Add 1 cup of cheese and egg; mix lightly.

Spoon stuffing mixture evenly into 8 greased medium muffin cups, mounding mixture as necessary to use all the stuffing mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese on the tops.

Bake for 10 minutes or until stuffing cups are heated through and cheese is melted.