3 Deliciously Unexpected Muffin Tin Recipes

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Updated on 08/17/21
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    Cheesy Muffin Tin Potato Stacks

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    Your muffin tin can do so much more than sweets! Stack hearty potato slices, cheese, and heartwarming spices to make a comforting potato side dish in easy individual servings. These Potato Stacks also make a great make-ahead breakfast or brunch side, as well as an easy appetizer for large gatherings.

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    Mini Chicken Pot Pies

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    A fun take on a quintessential favorite, this recipe uses a muffin tin to create miniature Chicken Pot Pies. Pack all your favorite comfort food flavor into diminutive treats that make excellent appetizers or as a hearty side dish.

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    Frozen Fruit Cereal Bites

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    ​For a healthy, portable breakfast, stick your muffin tin in the freezer, not the oven! Fill your muffin tin to the brim with healthy fresh fruit, Greek yogurt, and cereal for a granola-like parfait that freezes into perfectly portioned frozen breakfast bites.