Put your muffin tin to work in recipes for pizza, quiche and more

Sure, your muffin tin can crank out a mean batch of blueberry muffins, but that’s just the beginning.

With the standard pan containing 12 wells, this versatile kitchen tool makes it easy to churn out perfectly portioned, big batch bites of just about anything you can dream up — think sweet and savory muffins, quiches, tartlets, mini pies and popovers — for any meal of the day.

Whether you’re preparing for a busy week ahead or looking for a creative way to serve a crowd, here are 11 muffin pan recipes from our archives for ready-to-go meals.

1. Muffin Tin Deep-Dish Pepperoni Pizza

These deep-dish pizzas can fit in the palm of your hand, taking the concept of a personal pizza to the next level. Make a dozen of one kind or mix-and-match toppings to suit each person’s taste. Get the recipe.

2. Egg Bites With Mixed Vegetables and Cheddar

Put your muffin tin to work in recipes for pizza, quiche and more

Filled with a medley of frozen veggies, these protein-packed egg cups are a convenient way of starting your morning with a boost of nutrition. Get the recipe.

3. One-Bowl Cheesy Jumbo Muffins With Prosciutto and Chives

These savory muffins are delicious as a stand-alone snack with a dab of salted butter, or, for a fuller meal, make a satisfying breakfast alongside a plate of softly scrambled eggs. Get the recipe.

4. Mini Quiches With Phyllo Crust

These crisp, golden phyllo dough parcels are surprisingly easy to make and versatile. Fill them with your favorite cheeses, cooked meats, herbs, vegetables and more for fancy hors d’oeuvres or as part of a family meal. Get the recipe.

5. Apple Crumble Tassies

There’s no rolling required for these teeny tiny Scottish pies. Instead, a cream-cheese-infused crust is pressed into mini muffin cups, then stuffed with a spiced fruit filling and topped with a simple crumble. Get the recipe.

6. Cacio e Pepe Olive Oil Popovers

“Popovers are not only one of the most impressive-looking baked goods you can make, eliciting “oohs” and “ahhs” every time, but they are also one of the easiest,” writes cookbook author Jessie Sheehan. These light and airy popovers channel savory Italian flavors with grated pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper added to the batter. Get the recipe.

7. Carrot Cake Muffins With Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

In this recipe, Nourish columnist Ellie Krieger creates a muffin that captures the flavors of carrot cake, but in a healthier way with a “modest amount of sugar and healthier oil instead of butter.” Get the recipe.

8. Olympic Chocolate Muffins

With their rich brown color and a gooey chocolate core, it’s no wonder Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen developed an obsession with these cupcake-like muffins at the 2024 Olympics, helping them to gain viral-status on TikTok. Get the recipe.

9. Chinese Egg Tarts

When writer Marian Chia-Ming Lui moved to Hong Kong for work, she regularly indulged in egg tarts. This recipe is an ode to the traditional beloved cafe treat, which Lui describes as having a flaky crust and a “simple, delicate egg filling.” Get the recipe.

11. Buttermilk Chess Tassies

Inspired by a Southern-style chess pie, these silky tassies exhibit a rich, caramelized flavor with a tangy browned butter custard center. Get the recipe.

12. Blueberry-Ginger Mini Clafoutis

With a texture similar to a flan or a baked pancake, these french desserts are light and silky, made from a batter of eggs, whole wheat pastry flour, low-fat milk and a touch of honey. This version is filled with juicy blueberries and bits of crystallized ginger. Get the recipe.