RecipesCheddar English Muffins These chewy English muffins have a scrumptious mild cheese flavor that intensifies when they’re split and toasted. My family really enjoys them at breakfast or brunch. -Marge Goral, Ridgefield, Connecticut
RecipesMeal in a Muffin Pan This meal-in-a-pan breakfast is ideal for busy weekday mornings. I just add fresh fruit and beverages. —Michelle Plumb, Montrose, Colorado
RecipesEasy Pumpkin Muffins These easy pumpkin muffins with cake mix are so good, even picky eaters cannot seem to get enough. They’re also delicious without frosting or nuts. —Samantha Callahan, Muncie, Indiana
RecipesCranberry Pumpkin Muffins Tart, juicy cranberries enhance the delicate pumpkin flavor of these muffins. Sometimes I dust the tops with powdered sugar to add a little sweetness. —Sue Ross, Casa Grande, Arizona
RecipesOrange Raisin Muffins Oranges and raisins are grown in our state, so this recipe represents our region well.
RecipesMuffin Pan Meatballs This is a simple weeknight recipe my grandma passed along to me. I grew up on a farm where my father was a beef producer, so we always had ground beef in the freezer. I made these meatballs for our family and for kids while I was babysitting, and they were always a hit. Leftovers reheat well the next day. —Karen Davis, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
RecipesSausage Pancake Muffins My kids love sausage and pancakes but making them during the week was out of the question. I purchased the frozen variety on a stick but wasn’t keen on the calories, additives or price. This version of pigs in a blanket is a great alternative that’s much more cost effective. —Lisa Dodd, Greenville, South Carolina
RecipesBanana Split Muffins In Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, Elaine Anderson and daughter Elizabeth pack all the goodies that kids love in a banana split into moist muffins. “Elizabeth likes to help measure and mix everything together. Her favorite part is adding the cherries at the end,” Elaine notes.
RecipesFeather-Light Muffins Your family will likely gobble up these airy muffins, which won me a blue ribbon at our county fair! Pretty as well as tasty, their hint of spice will brighten breakfast, brunch or lunch for family or company. — Sonja Blow, Groveland, California
RecipesTrail Mix Muffins From Hugo, Colorado, Patricia Jones writes,”These hearty muffins blend stick-to-your-ribs granola, fruit, nuts and chocolate chips. They’re perfect for a breakfast on the go or any time you need a lift.”
RecipesChocolate Banana Muffins I bake something almost every day—either in the morning before everyone’s awake or in the evening. I whip up these tender muffins in no time and serve them with jam for breakfast or ice cream and chocolate syrup for dessert. —Stephanie Kienzle, North Miami Beach, Florida
RecipesRum Raisin Muffins Both men and women enjoy these rum-flavored, raisin-filled goodies. I think they’re best served warm with mugs of hot coffee or cappuccino.
RecipesEasy Biscuit Muffins These simple biscuits are made with readily available ingredients—you’d never know there’s mayonnaise in them! If you adapt this recipe for jumbo-sized muffin tins, be sure to give them a little more baking time. —Taryn Ellis, Wyoming, Michigan
RecipesGolden Orange Muffins A whole orange—peel and all—lends the sunshiny taste to these golden muffins. They’re moist, tender and a great way to wake up your family in the morning. But feel free to enjoy them anytime of day.—Valerie Inman, Elkford, British Columbia
RecipesPineapple Banana Muffins From Merritt Island, Florida, Grace Bryant writes, “Sometimes I prepare the dry ingredients and wet ingredients the night before and mix them together in the morning so the muffins are fresh and warm for breakfast.”
RecipesButtermilk Rhubarb Muffins A cousin in Maine gave me this recipe. I take these slightly tart treats to meetings where lunch is being served and always come home with an empty plate. It’s a good way to use up plentiful rhubarb.