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8 Traditional Meals You Can Make in a Muffin Tin

Baked Oatmeal Breakfast Muffins

For a fast and easy breakfast, this is a great choice! And, to save yourself from preparing a batch of oatmeal muffins every day, prepare a big batch for the whole week. This little muffin packs a punch of protein, which will help keep you full till lunchtime. No snacking today!

Baked Oatmeal Breakfast Muffins Image Source: Redbookmag
Ingredients for Muffins:
Raisins - 1/2 cup
Walnuts - 1/3 cup (coarsely chopped)
Pumpkin seeds - 1/3 cup
Flaxseeds - 1/3 cup
Ground cinnamon - 1 tsp.
Nutmeg - 1/2 tsp.
Eggs - 2
Milk - 1 1/2 cup
Peanut butter - 1/4 cup
Apple - 1
Maple syrup - 1/3 cup
Rolled Oats - 1 cup
Ham and Egg Muffins Recipe

Here's another yummy breakfast or brunch idea. Serve this recipe up on any day or use it to impress your guests.

Ingredients for Ham and Egg Cups:
Deli-style cooked ham - 8 thin slices
Mozzarella - 1/4 cup (shredded)
Eggs - 8
Pesto - 8 tsp.
Cherry tomatoes - 8 (halved)
Ground black pepper - to taste
Cooking spray - to grease the muffin tins
Petite Lasagna Muffins

For a fun and new way to serve up some hearty and delicious grub, try turning a traditional recipe into a muffin! If you're a pasta lover, these yummy Petite Lasagnas will not disappoint.

Petite Lasagna Muffins Image Source: Andie Mitchell
Ingredients for Petite Lasagna Muffins:
Turkey breast - 12 oz
Salt - 1/4 tsp.
Ground black pepper - 1/4 tsp.
Onion - 1 cup (chopped)
Button mushrooms - 1/2 cup (chopped)
Pizza sauce - 1 can
Garlic - 2 cloves
Oregano - 3 tsp.
Basil - 1/2 tsp.
Ricotta cheese - 1 1/2 cup
Egg roll wrappers - 24 small square
Mozzarella - 1 1/2 cup (shredded)
Tuscan Mac and Cheese Muffins

Instead of the traditional mac and cheese, whip up this hearty and classic recipe instead. These cheesy macaroni muffins are seasoned with Tuscan spices. They are the perfect decadent and flavorful snack you can eat on the go.

Ingredients for Muffins:
Prosciutto - 12 thin slices
Unsalted butter - 3 tbps.
Panko breadcrumbs - 1/3 cup
Macaroni - 2 cups
Kale - 3 cups (chopped)
Whole milk - 1 1/4 cup
Fontina cheese - 1 1/2 cups
Dijon mustard - 1 1/2 tsp.
Salt - 1/4 tsp.
Cooking spray - as needed
Parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup grated. (alternative: crumbled Gorgonzola)
All-Purpose flour - 2 tbsp.
Parmesan Chicken Mini Pies

If you're running out of ways to serve chicken, this is mini pie recipe is one you should definitely add to your repertoire. Both you and your family will enjoy these decadent chicken and parmesan mini pies.

Parmesan Chicken Mini Pies Image Source: Pillsbury
Ingredients for Parmesan Chicken Mini Pies:
Popcorn chicken - 12 pieces
Pizza sauce - 1 1/4 cup
Cooking spray - as needed
Pizza dough - 1 package
Parmesan cheese - 3/4 cup (grated)
Meatloaf Cupcakes

Make your usual meatloaf more fun with these cute meatloaf cupcakes! This recipe is a great way to get your protein in and surprise guests.

Meatloaf Cupcakes Image Source: Today
Ingredients for sauce:
Brown sugar - 1 tbsp.
Ground mustard - 1 tsp.
Spicy chili sauce - 1/2 cup
Ingredients for meat balls:
Ground beef - 1 lbs.
Ground pork - 1 lbs.
Onion - 1
Garlic powder - 1 tsp.
Salt - as needed
Ground black pepper - 1/2 tsp.
Breadcrumbs - 1 cup
Parsley - 2 tbsp. (minced)
Milk - 1/4 cup
Eggs - 2 (whisked)
Ingredients for toppings:
Potatoes - 3 (cooked until tender and cubed)
Egg yolk - 1
Half and Half - 1/4 cup
Salt and Pepper - as needed
Butter - 2 tbsp. (melted)
Baked Potato Muffins

For a fun and new way to serve up some hearty and delicious grub, try turning a traditional recipe into a muffin! Potatoes with a twist - the perfect appetizer for your main meal.

Baked Potato Muffins Image Source: Midwest Dairy
Ingredients for Baked Potato Muffins:
Russet potatoes - 5 (skin on, cut into quarters)
Cheddar cheese - 1 cup (diced)
Unsalted butter - 1 tbsp.
Eggs - 3 (whisked)
Ground black pepper - 1/4 tsp.
Salt - 1/4 tsp.
Cooking spray - as needed
Savory Kale Bites

For a fun and new way to serve up some hearty and delicious grub, try turning a traditional recipe into a muffin! This appealing, healthy side is suitable for any picky eater.

Savory Kale Bites Image Source: Eatthis
Ingredients for Kale Cups:
Head of kale - 1 (ribs removed, roughly chopped)
Ricotta cheese - 1/2 cup
Parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup (grated)
Eggs - 2 (whisked)
Shallot - 1 (chopped)
Garlic - 2 cloves (minced)
Miso - 1 tbsp. (optional)
Thyme - 1 tsp. (chopped)
Lemon zest - 1 tsp.
Chili flakes - 1/4 tsp. (optional)
Nutmeg - 1/4 tsp.
Sesame seeds - 3 tbsp.
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