If you’re looking to get creative in the kitchen, the best way is to find different uses for common items. For example, muffin tins can be used for so much more than muffins and cupcakes! They can create several different concoctions for breakfast, snacks, sides, and even desserts.
Boro Park for Rehabilitation and Nursing has five examples of delicious mini-dishes that you can make with a muffin tin.
- Frittatas
First, fill the tins with the fillings of your choice. You can use spinach, onions, tomatoes, or even meat like bacon, sausage, or ham. Cook the fillings then pour beaten eggs over them and bake.
- Mini Pizzas
Start with store-bought dough and press it into the cups. Then fill with shredded cheese, pizza sauce, and your favorite toppings. You’ll want to bake until the crust is browned.
- Taco Salad Cups
Cut soft flour tortillas into small enough circles that you can press down into the cups of the tin. Bake them and when finished, fill it with the protein of your choice (shredded chicken or ground beef), lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo, guac, or any of your other favorite taco toppings.
- Mini Meatloaf
Uses standard muffin or cupcake containers with this one. Fill the cups with a meatball or meatloaf recipe, add sauce to the top and bake until cooked.
- Fruit Pies
Use pastry dough to press into the tin. You can either bake and then add fruit and whipped cream afterward, or add fruit or pie filling before cooking the entire concoction. Either way, you have an easy, individual-sized dessert!
To learn more about Boro Park Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://boro-park-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.
