Muffin Tins That Deliver the (Baked) Goods

Muffin tins can be used for a lot more than just sweet treats, especially if you have a top-notch pan. While we love to bake up blueberry muffins for Sunday breakfast, we also find ourselves baking up egg-cups, individual lasagnas, mini-meatloaves, and much more in our muffin pans. These kitchen workhorses, too often, are overlooked, or a second-thought item you pull out a few times a year. But if you spend any time in the kitchen, it’s worth investing in one (or more) really good pan. Once you have a great one and get in the habit of using it, you’ll be surprised how much easier, and tastier a really good muffin pan can make your sweet and savory dishes.

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Best Overall: OXO Good Grips Nonstick Pan

Best Loved: Wilton Perfect Results Premium Pan

Best Investment: Silpat Nonstick Silicone Muffin Pan

Best Mini-Muffin Pan: 48-Cup Nonstick Pan

Best Mega-Muffin Pan: Silicone Texas Muffin Pan

Best Bet for the Unsure: 36-Cup Nonstick Muffin Pan

Heart-Shaped Muffins: 9-Cup Cast-Iron Heart Pan

Flower Power: Rose Flowers Silicone Mold Baking Tool

Best for Bakers on Wheels: Sweet Creations Pan Bundle

Best Fluted Pan: Mini Fluted Muffin Pan

What to Consider

Your muffin pan needs are going to vary as considerably as the massive array of options on the market. Keep the following in mind, and you’ll find the best fit (or two) for you.

Material: Some manufacturers are up front about not having BPA, PTFE, and other potentially harmful materials. We included that information when it was available.

Size: Do you want to make mega, regular, or mini muffins?

Shape: We found a few whimsically shaped pans that will serve up creative and unexpected fun, no matter what you’re baking.