Have you ever thought about different ways to use a muffin pan/cupcake tin?
Well, we all know to use a muffin tin for fabulous muffins and cupcakes...
Raspberry Filled and Frosted Cupcakes
Biscuit and Egg Puffs 
Easy Mini Apple Pies
However, there are practically limitless ways to use these exceptional pans!
I love this idea for freezing leftover soup in muffin pans.
Since we home school, we are most often at home for lunch, and soup works great for lunches.
Just pop them out when they are frozen and put in a freezer bag,
then microwave for a quick meal.
Muffin and cupcake pans are awesome for organization as well.
Keeping a junk or desk drawer tidy
Keeping little girls' hair accessories separated
Doing a search on Pinterest gave some more fantastic ideas for using all the muffin pans you could come up with:Mini quiches
- Mini meatloaves
- Pepperoni pizza puffs
- Freezing stock
- Cookie cups made from cookie dough
- Little round brownies
- Monkey bread
- Mini cheesecakes
- Candle holder
- For dyeing Easter eggs
- Making crayons
- Storing craft supplies
- Freezing single servings of ice cream for a party
I'm sure there are tons more ideas out there, but hopefully this will give you some new ideas. I know it did me!
I started using silicone muffin pans because my old metal pans were hard to clean and I wouldn't get them dry enough, and they would rust. Now I've learned to put my pans back in the still warm oven after I wash them, so they get nice and dry and don't rust. The silicone bakeware requires special care with handling because it's floppy and can get punctured, so here is a link for some information that is helpful in taking care of it.
Dusty Coyote says
So many great ideas! I love the silicone pans too, they are a breeze to clean! I never thought of using it to freeze soup in portions. Fabulous!
Katrine says
I looove this! Never thought of this before! 😀
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Lowri says
This is a rally fun post with heaps of great ideas!
Thanks for sharing
Lowri
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Crafty Mischief says
Who would have thought to use muffin tins for organizing jewelry and office supplies? Brilliant! And your recipes look amazing! I found you through Nifty Thrifty Things. Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Sara Campbell says
Awesome, what a great post! I would love if you would post this to SaMiE's first ever SURPRISE linky party, you can find it here http://www.samiedesigns.blogspot.com/p/samies-surprise-linky-parties.html
Thanks!
Jen the CraftinCowgirl says
Great ideas, I love the idea of freezing soup. You could do this with other leftovers for individual lunch servings. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Natasha in Oz says
I love the organising ideas! This is a great post-thanks for your tips and ideas.
My weekly Pinterest linky party is on now-please pop by and perhaps even join in if you can. I would be so honoured if you did!
Best wishes,
Natasha.
momto8 says
Love the idea of soup in muffin pans!! I always have leftover soup..and the containers take up too much room in the freezer..this would help! thanks! I am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can!
Pam - diy Design Fanatic says
What great ideas! Stopping by from Tuesday's Treasures.
Kate @ craftwhatever says
So true! I just found one when I was cleaning up my sewing room this weekend that was full of beads. I have used them as crayon molds and soap molds in the past, too.
michele says
mini apple pies!!!! you're killing me, and i just ate!
visiting via Tuesday's Treasures and would be thrilled if you stopped over to my kate spade/vintage necklace giveaway!
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smiles.
michele
Mooberry Farmwife says
My little ones would love those marshmallow cupcakes! How cute. Very good organizational ideas, too. :o) Thanks!
Heather McMullin says
I would love for you to link some of these recipes up to my Famous Linkz Party! So many wonderful ideas!
http://www.made-famous-by.com
Hugs,
Heather aka Made Famous By
Rachel says
LOVE, these ideas! And those marshmallow cupcakes at the top look to die for! 🙂 Great post.
Amy says
What great ideas! I'll have to remember some of these.
Heidi says
I just put together an article highlighting ideas for organizing girls hair accessories - I'll be adding your idea to the mix as well!
Cheers!
~H
Miz Helen says
Hi Margo,
This is a great post with great tips for the Muffin Tin. Hope you are having a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Chef in Training says
what great ideas! Thanks for linking up to the Tuesday Talent Show! I hope to see you again next Tuesday!
-Nikki
Chef in Training
http://www.chef-in-training.com
Natasha in Oz says
Thanks so much for linking up to my weekly Pinterest party-I'm so happy you joined in!
Best wishes for a great week,
Natasha @ 5 Minutes Just for Me
Lisa says
I'm always looking for new uses for things. Thanks for the great ideas!
patty says
These are great ideas for muffin tins. Your cakes look delicious!
Dawn @ We Call It Junkin says
I haven't made the little egg mini quiche things in years - thanks for reminding me!