33 Tasty Muffin Tin Meals That Are Perfectly Portioned ...

Who knew that such a humble kitchen item could be used to create jaw dropping muffin tin meals that everyone will love? It turns out you can make a ton of pre-portioned and absolutely delicious meals in a muffin tin. Talk about easy! They are appealing to kids because they are small and things that take a while to cook are done in no time when you divide them into smaller portions. Check out these muffin tin meals and your life will never be the same.

1 Rice and Beans

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Fritter, Source: Rice & Bean Cakes | ...
Mini servings of rice and beans are perfect on their own or for eating with tacos or burritos. That makes them one of the easiest muffin tin meals you'll ever encounter.

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2 Quiche

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Quiche, Ingredient, Source: 5 Mini-Meals That Kids will ...
Quiche is such a versatile dish because you can mix and match ingredients to suit your tastes. The broccoli and cheddar in this one look just right to me.

3 Appetizers

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Fried food, Source: Muffin-Tin Meals
Muffin tin meals are better for more than just a meal. Use them as great appetizers or snacks at a party.

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Imagine delighting your guests with yummy little bites that are just as adorable as they are tasty. With muffin tin meals, creating bite-sized versions of your favorite dishes is a breeze. From savory mini quiches to sweet little tartlets, these pint-sized appetizers can add a whimsical touch to your next get-together. Plus, they're so convenient—guests can easily mingle and munch without the need for cutlery!

4 Entire Meal

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A muffin tin gives you the best place to serve up the ideal sized portions for little ones.

5 Oatmeal

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Dessert, Baked goods, Source: Clean Eating Recipes
Customize several portions of oatmeal in one place by cooking it in a muffin tin.

6 Ham and Cheese

Food, Dish, Cuisine, Baked goods, Baking, Source: Easy Ham and Cheese Muffin ...
Mold a slice of bread in the tins and fill them with ham and cheese for lunch.

7 Taco Bites

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Quiche, Source: Disney-Inspired Recipes | Family.Disney.com
Handheld taco bites are divine for dinner and you can eat what's leftover for snacks the next day.

8 Quesadillas

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Breakfast sandwich, Source: Savory Bites Recipes
Serve these mini muffin tin quesadillas with guacamole.

9 Bacon and Eggs

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Welsh rarebit, Source: Mini Food Recipes - Muffin ...
Bacon cooks up nice and crispy in a muffin tin and you easily fill it with an egg for a tasty meal.

10 Meatloaf

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Meatball, Source: Muffin-Tin Meals
Tiny meatloaves cook a lot faster than a single loaf. Dinner ready quick - who could ask for more?

11 Burgers

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Quiche, Source: Mini Meatloaves
Use your muffin tin to make sliders for barbecues or parties. Everyone will love them!

12 Shepherd's Pie

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Muffin, Ingredient, Source: 10 Tasty Muffin Tin Meals! ...
Easily transform mini meatloaves into shepherd's pie by topping them with mashed potatoes.

13 Holiday Meal

Dish, Food, Muffin, Cuisine, Dessert, Source: A Boy & His Lunch: ...
Make your kids' day by serving them a themed meal in a muffin tin.

14 Small Crowd

Food, Chocolate brownie, Dish, Cuisine, Chocolate, Source: Meal in a Muffin Pan
Cook several items in one muffin tin so you can prepare an entire meal in one place.

15 Potato Puffs

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Baked goods, Source: Recipes
These look so yummy. I'd serve them with grilled chicken or steak. Or maybe just eat a few on their own.

16 Lasagna

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Wonton, Source: Muffin Tin Lasagna
Tiny lasagna rolls are the perfect answer for your pasta craving.

17 Mac and Cheese

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Baked goods, Source: Mini Food Recipes - Muffin ...
Nothing says comfort food like a muffin made out macaroni and cheese. Am I right?

18 Chicken Pot Pie

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Produce, Source: 10 Tasty Muffin Tin Meals! ...
Chicken pot pies are another meal that cook a lot faster when you create them in small portions.

19 Calzone

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Produce, Source: Week of Menus: Meal in ...
Bite size calzones are perfect for pleasing everyone's individual filling preferences.

20 Hashbrowns and Eggs

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Tartiflette, Source: Muffin-Tin Meals
There isn't a better combination on earth than some crispy hashbrowns and a cooked egg.

21 Frittata

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Baked goods, Source: Muffin Tin Meal - Frittata
Again, using the muffin tin allows you to customize a frittata for each person.

22 Bread Bowls

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Baked goods, Source: recipenotfound
These bread bowls look heavenly filled with pasta, but you could also use them for soup or salad once they're baked.

23 Perfect Portions

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Meatball, Ingredient, Source: Food!
If you're watching what you eat, try using a muffin tin to portion out your meals.

24 Potato Stacks

Food, Dish, Cuisine, Ingredient, Baked goods, Source: {Food Dish} Muffin Tin Meals
I'm pretty sure I could make a meal out these by themselves.

25 Corned Beef and Swiss

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Dessert, Source: Corned Beef and Swiss Mini ...
These are so cute with their fancy edges. And I bet they taste great too!

26 Pizza

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Produce, Source: Food
Make tiny pizzas in a crust cup for a variation on everyone's favorite food.

27 Scalloped Potatoes

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Produce, Source: Studio 5 - Recipes
All that melted cheese makes these looks absolutely wonderful. I'd serve them with mini meatloaves.

28 Breakfast

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Tartiflette, Source: Muffin-Tin Meals
Pair your muffin tin breakfast with some fresh fruit for a complete meal.

29 BBQ Chicken

Food, Cuisine, Dish, Ingredient, Baked goods, Source: BBQ Chicken Mini Pizzas | ...
What a fancy way to serve barbecue next time you have friends and family over.

30 Nice Presentation

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Dessert, Ingredient, Source: Muffin-Tin Meals
I love how cute these mini meals look when you put them on plates.

31 Chicken Alfredo Pasta Pies

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Quiche, Source: {Food Dish} Muffin Tin Meals
This one speaks for itself. It bet it's gooey and decadent when you bite into it.

32 Scrambled Eggs

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Dessert, Source: Muffin-Tin Meals
Give brunch new life with these little cups filled with scrambled eggs.

33 Chile Relleno Pie

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This will satisfy any Mexican food craving you might be having.

Have you ever cooked a meal in a muffin tin? I love to make the mini meatloaves for my kids. Which one will you try next?