This page features recipes that are considered dorm room friendly!

These recipies will utilize cooking appliances that college students will have inside of their dorm rooms.

Microwave Macaroni and Cheese in a Mug

Ingredients

• 1/3 Cup of Pasta
• 3/4 Cup of cold water
• 4 Teaspoons of Milk
• 1/2 Teaspoon of Cornstarch
• 4 Tablespoons of Grated cheddar cheese
• Salt and Pepper

Directions

1. In a large microwavable mug or large bowl add in the macaroni and the water. You need a large mug as the water will boil up.
2. Microwave for about 3-3 1/2 minutes. You want the pasta to be fully cooked.
3. Pour off the remaining cooking water.
4. Stir in the milk, cornstarch, and shredded cheese in microwave for a final 60 seconds to create the sauce.
5. Stir well, season with salt and pepper, and enjoy!

Cajun cheesy Broccoli

Ingredients

• Broccoli of your choice Recommended: Birds Eye Frozen Florets
• Butter
• Salt and pepper
• Creole Seasoning
• Garlic Powder
• Paprika
• Ground cumin
• Shredded Cheese Recommended: Great Value Shredded Colby Jack Cheese

Directions

1. Place broccoli in a bowl. Add in however much butter, salt, and pepper you would like. *Typically 1/8 Tsp.
2. Depending on your microwave, heat for about 2 minutes.
3. Add a dash (season with your heart) of each of your seasonings.
4. Sprinkle in your cheese (sprinkle with your heart).
5. Microwave again for 1 minute and 30 seconds.
6. Enjoy!

Brownie in a Mug

Ingredients

• 4 Tsp of Flour
• 4 Tsp of Sugar
• 2 Tspof Cocoa powder
• 2 Tsp of Water
• 2 Tsp of Oil
• 1/4 Tsp of Vanilla Extract

Directions

1. Mix all of the ingredients together.
2. Microwave for 30 seconds.
3. Enjoy!

Microwave Scrambled Eggs

Ingredients

• 2 Eggs
• 1 Tbsp of Milk
• Salt
• *Optional: Shredded cheese and Pepper

Directions

1. Crack two eggs into a bowl.
2. Mix until mostly liquid.
3. Add your milk and a pinch of salt.
4. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat until they have a scrambled egg conistency.
5. Add in your optional ingredients.
6. Enjoy!

Microwave Pizza in a Cup

Ingredients

• 1 Biscuit *Any brand will work
• 3 Tablespoons of Pizza sauce *Any brand will work
• 2-5 Tablespoons of cheese
• Pepperoni(optional)
• Sausage, meat, and other toppings (optional)

Directions

1. Split your biscut into fourths.
2. Put your biscuit into the mug and spread on your pizza sauce.
3. Stir the mixture without squishing the dough.
4. Sprinkle in your cheese.
5. microwave for 1 minute, covered.
*Add on your optional toppings before microwaving
6. Enjoy!

Baked Potato in the Microwave

Ingredients

• 1 Potato
• Sour Cream (Optional)
• Butter(Optional)
• Salt and Pepper(Optional)

Directions

1. Wash your potato.
2. Stab your potato with a fork all over.
3. Microwave for 8 minutes.
4. Add on your optional ingredients.
5. Enjoy!