alternative uses for muffin pans?

**Sara Noel** · 08-13-2007, 11:03 PM

Looking for tips on how to use a muffin pan in a way other than to make muffins. As an example, I've read some people use them as molds for melted down leftover crayons.

**redmaples** · 08-13-2007, 11:06 PM

mini meatloafs....
for freezing
I have recipes on several variations from a OAMC
(once a month cooking) site.

**Missy** · 08-13-2007, 11:16 PM

mini deep dish type pizzas

individual jellos (just be sure to use wax coated liners)

**sunshine** · 08-14-2007, 08:15 AM

I use them to sort beads, keep my "junk" drawer somewhat organized.

I make mini quiche, meatloaves, and I used them to make larger portions of baby food, once the kids got past the ice cube sized stage.

**rainbowgc** · 08-14-2007, 08:28 AM

saw Rachael Ray use her to pre-portion scoops of ice cream

**Mom23boys** · 08-14-2007, 11:10 AM

To start plants....plant seeds in them and then transport them.

**danceswduckys** · 08-14-2007, 02:01 PM

I've seen them used to put toppings in for a build your own ice cream party. They could be used to put toppings in for kids decorating Christmas cookies (Easter, Valentines Day, etc). Our local PBS station has a show that suggests putting bite size healthy foods in the cups and placing it out to encourage "grazing" in toddlers. I guess it's fine as long as they are foods that will keep for several hours without spoiling.
I've used them for mini cheescakes with the no bake mixes.

**Domestic Gal** · 08-14-2007, 07:05 PM

I took them on vacation with my. We rented a cabin and I used them to make ice for the cooler for our day trips. The non stick ones work the best as the ice pops right out. Saved us a couple of bucks a day. Plus the cubes are bigger than the bags and do not melt as fast.

**Edna_E** · 08-14-2007, 09:45 PM

Pot pies. Cloverleaf rolls (is ther any OTHER way?). Organizing beads.

**karone** · 08-15-2007, 02:14 AM

for kids this is pretty neat http://ragu.com/Recipes.asp?RecipeID=7914&Version=1 i havent made it myself yet but i want to.

**danceswduckys** · 08-15-2007, 03:12 AM

I forgot to mention they are wonderful for paint pots! I squeeze a little paint into each cup and they can fingerpaint without s big mess.

**baxjul** · 08-15-2007, 09:23 AM

I use them to make ice for dh's large water cooler for work.

**redmaples** · 08-15-2007, 09:42 AM

GREAT ideas!
Especially the mini cheescakes, mini quiches & ice!

I was trying to think of a dessert for taking to a lake picninc
this weekend. I am going to try the mini cheescakes & make a blueberry
sauce topping.

I'd love to try making & freezing mini quiches. any hints or suggestions?

thanks for all the tips!