56 Adorable and Delicious Muffin Tin Recipes

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56 Adorable and Delicious Muffin Tin Recipes2/56 Loaded Chicken Carbonara Cups 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Spaghetti cupcakes with a chicken carbonara twist make for a tasty, fun family dinner. Whole wheat pasta and reduced-fat ingredients make these quick and easy little pasta cakes nutritional winners, too. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 2 pasta cups: 266 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 553mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat,

These also freeze very well, if there are any left!

1 starch. 3/56 Muffin-Tin Scrambled Eggs 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Muffin-Tin Scrambled Eggs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made these one year at Christmas as a way to save time, and they were a big hit. I have to make a large batch because my husband and boys can polish them off in a short amount of time. These also freeze very well, if there are any left! —Jill Darin, Geneseo, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 egg cup: 88 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 medium-fat meat

fat), 190mg cholesterol, 257mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 medium-fat meat. 4/56 Easy Taco Cups 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Taco Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These zesty little cups rank high on my list of favorites because they combine three things I look for in a recipe: fast, easy and delicious! They make a simply fantastic finger food for parties, and my guests have fun selecting their desired toppings. —Ashley Jarvies, Manassa, CO Nutrition Facts:

2 taco cups: 291 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 819mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. 5/56 Hot Chocolate Bombs Test Kitchen Approved Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 hours Servings 6 chocolate bombs Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These hot chocolate bombs are all the rage! Make them ahead of time as a holiday gift or to have on hand when you have a hot chocolate craving. — Rashanda Cobbins, Aurora, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 chocolate bomb: 619 calories, 34g fat (20g saturated fat), 1mg

cholesterol, 31mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein

cholesterol, 31mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein. 6/56 Make-Ahead Eggs Benedict Toast Cups 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Make-Ahead Eggs Benedict Toast Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was growing up, we had a family tradition of having eggs Benedict with champagne and orange juice for our Christmas breakfast. But now that I’m cooking, a fussy breakfast isn’t my style. I wanted to come up with a dish I could make ahead that would mimic the flavors of traditional

eggs Benedict and would also freeze well

eggs Benedict and would also freeze well. Friends, all I can say is, this one fits the bill! —Lyndsay Wells, Ladysmith, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1 toast cup: 199 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 495mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. 7/56 Pepper Jelly Hogs in a Blanket 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pepper Jelly Hogs in a Blanket Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We are addicted to these grown-up hogs in a blanket! There’s so much flavor for

such bite-sized appetizers

such bite-sized appetizers. —Becky Hardin, St. Peters, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 65 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 152mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 8/56 Tuna Noodle Cups 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Tuna Noodle Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Older kids can get a jump on preparing dinner by stirring up these miniature tuna casseroles. Or serve them for brunch with fresh fruit, a tossed salad and rolls. —Marlene Pugh, Fort McMurray, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 2

—Sharon Laabs, Hartford, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts:

noodle cups: 316 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 549mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein. 9/56 Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu 11 Reviews Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: “Cordon Bleu” is a French phrase meaning “blue ribbon”—given as a prize for culinary excellence. The term also refers to a signature dish of chicken topped with a slice of ham and Swiss cheese, usually breaded and sauteed, or in this case, wrapped in puff pastry for a quick and easy finish. —Sharon Laabs, Hartford, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts:

My indulgent, nutty treat is simple to make and looks fabulous

1 each: 587 calories, 32g fat (13g saturated fat), 135mg cholesterol, 649mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 39g protein. 10/56 Nut Butter Cups 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Nut Butter Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My indulgent, nutty treat is simple to make and looks fabulous. At our house, we use all-natural ingredients for them. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 date nut bite: 293 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 73mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber),

6g protein

6g protein. 11/56 Ramen Sliders 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I grew up eating ramen and love it to this day. A fun spin on my favorite type of noodle soup, these sliders are topped with an egg and kimchi. —Julie Teramoto, Los Angeles, California Nutrition Facts: 1 slider: 137 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 185mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein. 12/56 Broccoli Quiche Cups 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min

Either way, there’s plenty of bacon-y, cheesy goodness to go around

Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Make this crustless quiche in muffin cups or in a regular-size pie tin. Either way, there’s plenty of bacon-y, cheesy goodness to go around. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas Nutrition Facts: 2 quiche cups: 291 calories, 24g fat (12g saturated fat), 243mg cholesterol, 523mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 16g protein. 13/56 Shortcut Coconut-Pecan Chocolate Tassies 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Shortcut Coconut-Pecan Chocolate Tassies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You

can garnish these cookies with pecan halves or a couple of chocolate chips before baking, or drizzle with a little melted chocolate after taking them out of the oven. —Deb Villenauve, Krakow, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 tassie: 94 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 14/56 Parmesan Mushroom Tartlets 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Parmesan Mushroom Tartlets Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My easy tartlets loaded with a cheesy mushroom filling take advantage of

refrigerated crescent roll dough

refrigerated crescent roll dough. I think they’re best warm from the oven with a sprinkling of green onion.—Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota 15/56 Mini Sausage Pies 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mini Sausage Pies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The simple ingredients and family-friendly flavor of these little sausage cups make them a go-to dinner favorite. And everyone gets their own pies—which makes them even better! —Kerry Dingwall, Ponte Vedra, Florida Nutrition Facts: 2 mini pies: 551 calories, 36g fat (10g saturated fat), 82mg

cholesterol, 784mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 16g protein

cholesterol, 784mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 16g protein. 16/56 Farmhouse Barbecue Muffins 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Farmhouse Barbecue Muffins Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tangy barbecue sauce, fluffy biscuits and cheddar cheese combine to make these hearty muffins. Try them with ground turkey or other shredded cheeses to vary the flavor if you’d like. —Karen Kenney, Harvard, Illinois Nutrition Facts: Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 226 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 42 mg cholesterol, 477 mg sodium, 21 g

carbohydrate, trace fiber, 14 g protein

carbohydrate, trace fiber, 14 g protein. 17/56 Chicken Tostadas 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Shredded Chicken Tostadas Recipe photo by Orly Catz for Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These flavorful tostadas are super easy and family friendly. You won’t believe how tender and juicy the chicken comes out. Just load up the tostadas with your favorite fresh toppings, and you have one simple, sensational meal. —Lisa Kenny, Houston, Texas Nutrition Facts: 2 tostadas: 378 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 858mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate

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