Best 8 Easy Muffin Melts Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable goodness of muffin melts, a delightful treat that seamlessly blends the comforting flavors of muffins and the crispy indulgence of grilled cheese sandwiches. These culinary wonders are not just ordinary snacks; they're an explosion of taste and texture that will tantalize your taste buds.

Muffin melts come in a symphony of variations, each offering a unique flavor journey. Dive into the classic Ham and Cheese Muffin Melt, where savory ham and melty cheese unite between two halves of a tender muffin. Craving something tangy and refreshing? The Spinach and Feta Muffin Melt awaits you, boasting a vibrant filling of spinach, feta cheese, and a hint of lemon zest.

For those with a sweet tooth, the Nutella and Banana Muffin Melt is a dream come true. Imagine the luscious combination of Nutella's chocolatey richness and the natural sweetness of bananas, all nestled within a warm, fluffy muffin. And if you're in the mood for something indulgent, the Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffin Melt will satisfy your cravings with its classic combination of peanut butter, jelly, and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Muffin melts aren't just delectable; they're incredibly versatile too. Serve them as a quick and easy breakfast, a satisfying lunch, or a delightful after-school snack. They're perfect for picnics, potlucks, or simply as a special treat to enjoy at home.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MAKE-AHEAD BREAKFAST MUFFINS RECIPE



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Breakfast Egg Muffins - Melted Cheese, Warm Eggs and Bacon Piled on an English Muffin! Make Them Ahead, Warm Up and it's the Perfect Grab and Go Breakfast for on the Run!

Provided by Julie Evink

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 dozen Hard-boiled Eggs (Peeled & Chopped)
2 c. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 c. Real Mayonnaise
10 slices of Bacon (Fried and Chopped)
1/2 T. Dijon Mustard
1/2 t. Garlic Powder
1 T. Worcestershire Sauce
1/4 t. Pepper
1/2 t. Salt
1 dash of Cayenne Pepper
1 dozen English Muffins (Split in half)

Steps:

  • Combine hard-boiled eggs with all other ingredients, except for english muffins. Leave in sealed container in the fridge overnight.
  • In the morning, heap egg mixture onto english muffin haves and broil in the oven for 4-6 minutes, just until the tops start to turn brown and cheese gets bubbly. Serve immediately.
  • The egg mixture also makes a divine egg salad if you serve it cold!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 12, Calories 581 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 41 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 248 mg, Sodium 835 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

MAKE-AHEAD MUFFIN MELTS



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This is another recipe from my mother's recipe collection. It's a make-ahead concoction meant to be spread on English muffins and broiled.

Categories     breakfast     main dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 whole Hard-boiled Eggs, Peeled And Chopped
2 c. Grated Cheddar Cheese
1 c. (Real) Mayonnaise
12 slices Bacon, Fried And Crumbled
1 tbsp. (heaping) Dijon Mustard
1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
3 dashes Worcestershire Sauce
6 whole English Muffins Split

Steps:

  • Combine eggs with all other ingredients. Fold together gently. Cover and store in the fridge overnight. Spread on English muffin halves, then broil for 3 to 5 minutes or until hot and bubbly. (Don't set them too close to the heating element.)Serve immediately!

ENGLISH MUFFIN PATTY MELTS



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English muffins are the perfect vehicle for this twist on a patty melt because they toast as you're melting the super gooey cheese, plus the nooks and crannies of the buns soak up all the juices of the special sauce, patty and caramelized onions!

Provided by Gabriela Rodiles

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced (about 10 ounces)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon dill relish
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
8 slices American cheese
4 English muffins, split

Steps:

  • Put 2 tablespoons butter, the onions and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions begin to soften and release liquid, 10 minutes. If the skillet becomes a little brown, add 1 to 3 tablespoons of water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and scrape the bottom with a wooden spoon to release the browned bits and prevent burning. Add 1 teaspoon sugar and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown and soften, 10 minutes.
  • Form the ground beef into four 6-ounce patties (about 1/2 inch thick). Season the patties on both sides with several cracks of pepper and 1 tablespoon salt total.
  • Heat the oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet or large skillet over medium high heat until shimmering. Add the patties and cook to your desired degree of doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium rare or 5 minutes per side for medium.
  • Meanwhile, make the special sauce. Stir together the mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, remaining 1 teaspoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Generously spread the remaining 1 tablespoon butter on the outsides of the English muffins. Put the tops, buttered-side down, in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
  • On each top, add 2 teaspoons of the special sauce, 1 cheese slice, 1 tablespoon caramelized onions and 1 patty. Top each patty with 1 tablespoon caramelized onions, 1 cheese slice and 1 English muffin bottom. Cover and cook until the bottom cheese slice melts, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip using two spatulas, cover and cook until bottom cheese slice melts and the English muffin is toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with the remaining sauce.

BEST EVER MUFFINS



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Start with this basic recipe, and add one of several different ingredients for a variety of different muffins.

Provided by Lori

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Savory Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 cup milk
¼ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  • Stir together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Make a well in the center. In a small bowl or 2 cup measuring cup, beat egg with a fork. Stir in milk and oil. Pour all at once into the well in the flour mixture. Mix quickly and lightly with a fork until moistened, but do not beat. The batter will be lumpy. Pour the batter into paper lined muffin pan cups.
  • Variations: Blueberry Muffins: Add 1 cup fresh blueberries. Raisin Muffins: Add 1 cup finely chopped raisins. Date Muffins: Add 1 cup finely chopped dates. Cheese Muffins: Fold in 1 cup grated sharp yellow cheese. Bacon Muffins: Fold 1/4 cup crisp cooked bacon, broken into bits.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 233.4 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

TUNA MELTS ON ENGLISH MUFFINS



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Tuna with style! That's what mom always said when she made these tuna melts on English muffins for her lady friend gatherings.

Provided by missability

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ stick butter
1 small onion, finely diced
¼ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
½ teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (5 ounce) cans albacore tuna packed in water, drained
½ cup mayonnaise
3 English muffins, split
1 large vine-ripened tomato, cut into 6 slices
6 slices American cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a small frying pan over low heat. Add onion and garlic and saute over low heat until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in seafood seasoning, cilantro, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
  • Combine tuna and mayonnaise in a bowl. Add the sauteed mixture from the frying pan and blend well with a fork.
  • Place all 6 halved English muffins on a cookie sheet. Spoon on tuna mixture, dividing it evenly between each muffin. Top each with a slice of tomato; add a slice of American cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 56.4 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 791.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

EASY MUFFIN MELTS



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I really like these as a warm snack, or sliced up and served as a buffet or party appetizer. And they're very easy to make. It's such a veratile recipe, too, because you can experiment with a variety of spice and vegetable garnish combinations. The original recipe, as given to me by a friend, called for minced onion. But my husband and I like garlic, so I replaced the onion with minced garlic, which is how I always make these appetizers now.

Provided by Northwestgal

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 12 appetizer snacks

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 English muffins, split
1 lb ground medium Italian sausage
1 -2 teaspoon minced onions or 1 -2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons basil
5 ounces kraft old English cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the sausage thoroughly, until no pink remains. Add the minced onion (or minced garlic) and basil, and mix well. Set the sausage mixture aside.
  • Spread about 3/4 tablespoon of the Old English cheese across the top of each muffin half. Place the muffin halves on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread a large spoonful of the sausage mixture evenly across the top of the cheese layer of each muffin half.
  • Bake the appetizers in a 350 degree oven for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until the English muffins just begin to toast and are heated through.
  • These can be served as a warm snack right out of the oven, or after being cooled completely.
  • OPTIONAL STEP: For added flavor, you can sprinkle the tops of each baked appetizer with chopped green onion or minced olives, mushrooms, or pimiento. Or for a more zesty flavor top each appetizer with a thin red pepper strip.
  • FOR SERVING SIZES: If served whole, the recipe will yield 12 large appetizer snacks. Or you can cut each appetizer in half, which will yield 24 (half circle shape) appetizers. Or you can cut each half-circle piece in half again, which will yield 48 mini wedge-shaped appetizers.

ENGLISH MUFFIN OLIVE CHEESE MELTS



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A delicious olive and cheese mixture melted on English muffins. Can be frozen ahead of time for an easy make-ahead appetizer.

Provided by Steve P.

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 15m

Yield 25-30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup black olives, chopped
1/3 cup green onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 English muffins, split in half

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine olives, green onions, Cheddar cheese, curry powder, mayonnaise, and salt.
  • Mix well.
  • Spread mixture on English muffins.
  • Cut the English muffins into fourths.
  • Note: If you want to freeze these, now is the time!
  • Arrange the muffin pieces on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 10 minutes.

QUICK CRAB MELTS



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Two types of cheese on top of a savory crab mixture make these open-faced sandwiches ooey-gooey good! I usually serve them for dinner, but they also make a great app when cut in half. -Donna Bennett, Bramalea, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
5 teaspoons finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon minced green onion
2 English muffins, split
4 slices tomato
4 thin slices cheddar cheese
4 thin slices Monterey Jack cheese
Paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, mix crab, mayonnaise, celery and green onion until blended. Place muffin halves on an ungreased baking sheet., Broil 4-6 in. from heat until toasted. Spread with crab mixture. Top with tomato and cheeses; sprinkle with paprika. Broil until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calories, Fat 29g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 1055mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Tips:

  • For a sweeter melt, use chocolate chip muffin mix. For a more savory melt, use cornbread muffin mix.
  • Add in your favorite mix-ins, such as chocolate chips, nuts, fruit, or cheese.
  • Be sure to grease your muffin tins well, or the melts may stick.
  • Bake the melts for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the melts cool for a few minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Muffin melts are a quick and easy way to use up leftover muffin mix. They're also a great way to get creative with your cooking. With so many different muffin mix flavors and mix-in options, the possibilities are endless. So next time you have some leftover muffin mix, don't throw it away! Make muffin melts instead.

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