20 Best Muffin Tin Recipes for Perfectly Petite Portions
There's so much you can do beyond baking muffins.
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No one will ever complain about eating a warm blueberry muffin for breakfast, but there's so much more than you can cook in a muffin tin beyond the obvious muffin recipes. Think: mini cheesecakes, individual pot pies, egg bites, and fancy appetizers. Ahead, you'll find 20 muffin tin recipes. Some are sweet, some are savory, and they're all single-serve.
On busy mornings when you're just trying to get everyone fed and out of the house, egg cups are one of the best heathy breakfasts that you can have on hand. Make them in a muffin tin for easy portions and serving. Plus, you can customize the fillings based on your family's preferences. Add bacon and shredded cheddar for a protein-packed take on a classic BEC sandwich or add in tons of veggies like broccoli, bell peppers, and onions for vegetarians.
Another fun way to use your muffin tin is to make mini versions of classic pies. Think mini apple pies and pecan tassies for an unexpected twist on an old-fashioned dessert. The same goes for cheesecake. If you're going to an autumnal potluck party, bring mini pumpkin cheesecakes—no fussy springform pan or water bath are necessary. Whether it's everyday cooking or baking for a special occasion, turn to your trusty muffin tin for perfectly petite portions!
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
How cute are these individual cheesecakes? They're the happy medium of pumpkin pie and New York-style cheesecake, ready to be served at any party.
Get the Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe.
Individual Sausage Casseroles
Call them egg bites or call them mini casseroles. Either way, this is a delicious savory breakfast option that's equally appealing for brunch at home or a quick bite on-the-go.
Get Ree's Individual Sausage Casseroles recipe.
Mini Apple Pies
Not only are these individual apple pies surprisingly easy to make, but they're also so impressive. The trick is to use store-bought pie dough, which saves so much prep time.
Get Ree's Mini Apple Pies recipe.
Spinach Puffs
Elegant appetizers are a cinch if you use store-bought puff pastry and a muffin tin. You can make them mini or larger in a standard pan.
Get the Spinach Puffs recipe.
Monkey Bread Muffins
The secret to these monkey bread muffins? A couple of cans of buttermilk biscuits! They're sprinkled with cinnamon-sugar and drizzled with a milky glaze for a sweet breakfast bite.
Get the Monkey Bread Muffins recipe.
Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
Skip the store and make peanut butter cups yourself! Adding graham cracker crumbs to the filling help keep the peanut butter from oozing out.
Get the Homemade Peanut Butter Cups recipe.
Cranberry Brie Bites
These look fancy, but cranberry brie bites are incredibly easy to make. They take just four ingredients: flaky puff pastry, cranberry sauce, brie, and pistachios.
Get the Cranberry Brie Bites recipe.
Pecan Tassies
Everyone expects to eat pecan pie at Thanksgiving. What they probably don't expect, however, is to get to enjoy their own individual version! That's just want these tassies taste like.
Get the Pecan Tassies recipe.
Prosciutto Breakfast Cups
These Mediterranean-inspired cups are packed with eggs, sun-dried tomatoes, cheese, and salty prosciutto. Now that's a great reason to wake up in the morning!
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No-Knead Cloverleaf Dinner Rolls
If you want to make bread from scratch but feel intimidated by the process, Ree's got you covered. No kneading and no shaping, either. Just pop pieces in a muffin tin.
Get Ree's No-Knead Cloverleaf Dinner Rolls recipe.
Spinach Artichoke Cups
Make everyone's favorite dip bite-sized. Here, wonton wrappers crisp up to hold the cheesy filling for an easy appetizer that everyone can just grab and go.
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Eggs in Hash Brown Nests
This all-in-one breakfast bite features homemade hash browns and jammy eggs. They're seasoned simply with salt and pepper but don't be afraid to add a dash or two of hot sauce.
Get Ree's Eggs in Hash Brown Nests recipe.
Make-Ahead Muffin Melts
Think English muffins are boring? Think again! Here, they're topped with a mixture of chopped hard-boiled eggs, cheese, mayo, bacon, and Dijon mustard.
Get Ree's Make-Ahead Muffin Melts recipe.
French Breakfast Puffs
Consider this your new favorite sweet breakfast. A mashup of donut holes and muffins, these breakfast puffs are rolled in cinnamon-sugar for a warm and delicious treat.
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Pancake Mini-Muffins
Ree published this recipe over a decade ago and it still continues to be one of her most popular. She folds fresh blueberries into the mix, but feel free to leave them plain (or add chocolate chips!).
Get Ree's Pancake Mini-Muffins recipe.
Hong Kong Egg Tarts
Inspired by the egg tarts that are offered at Chinese bakeries and restaurants, learn how to make these adorable custardy treats with this recipe from The Woks of Life.
Ham, Egg, and Cheese Brunch Cups
Store-bought puff pastry serves as the base for these savory egg cups that are protein-packed and nourishing. They're great when entertaining guests, too.
Get the Ham, Egg, and Cheese Brunch Cups recipe at Pinch of Yum.
Small Batch Apple Almond Upside Down Mini Cakes
Almond and apple might sound like a slightly unconventional combination, but the sweetness and nuttiness of the almonds works so well with the tart fruit.
Get the Small Batch Apple Almond Upside Down Mini Cakes recipe at Hummingbird High.
Mini Chicken Pot Pies
No one will fight over who gets the bigger slice of pot pie, thanks to this mini version. Pop open a can of biscuits and get cooking!
Carrot Cake Tea Cakes with Blood Orange Glaze
Aren't these the prettiest tea cakes you've ever seen? Blood orange gives the glaze its vibrant pink hue and bright, zesty flavor.
Get the Carrot Cake Tea Cakes with Blood Orange Glaze recipe at Cloudy Kitchen.
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