Rylie Horrall  | Lifestyle Editor

One of the biggest struggles many college students face is having access to home cooked food. Often the residence halls do not have access to a kitchen, only access to microwaves. Luckily, there are many residence hall-friendly recipes that are easy to make for all of those living off of dining hall food and crackers.

 

MUGARONI

Start to finish: 5 minutes

½ cup macaroni (or pasta of your choice)

½ cup water

¼ cup cheese

Splash of milk

Pinch of salt

Pinch of pepper

In a mug, add in the macaroni, water and salt. Mix it all together and place in the microwave for 2–3 minutes. 

Remove from the microwave and add in the milk, cheese and pepper. Mix again and microwave for another 30 seconds. Take it out, stir one last time and enjoy.

Recipe from Buzzfeed Tasty

 

MUG OMELETTE

Start to finish: 2 minutes

2 eggs

1 tablespoon water

Optional ingredients:

½ bell pepper

¼ cup spinach

Shredded cheese

Hame, turkey or bacon

Pinch of salt and pepper

Spray a microwave-safe mug with nonstick cooking spray. 

Crack two eggs into the mug. Add one tablespoon of water. Stir well with a fork. 

Season eggs with salt and pepper. Add in desired fillings. Microwave for 1-2 minutes (until eggs are cooked through and fluffy.)

Recipe from thecountrycook.net

 

BAKED POTATO

Start to finish: 12 minutes

1 russet potato

1 tablespoon butter (or margarine)

3 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese

3 teaspoons sour cream

Salt and pepper to taste

Scrub the potato and prick several times with the tines of a fork. Place on a plate.

Cook in the microwave for five minutes. Turn over and continue to cook for five more minutes. When the potato is soft, remove from the microwave and cut in half lengthwise. Season with salt and pepper, and mash up the inside a little using a fork. Top the open sides with butter and two tablespoons of cheese. Return to the microwave, and cook for about one minute to melt the cheese.

Top with remaining cheese and sour cream, then serve.

Recipe from allrecipes.com

 

EGG “FRIED” RICE

Start to finish: 10 minutes

½ cup rice

1 cup water

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon sesame oil

2 strips of bacon

½ cup frozen peas and carrots

2 eggs

Pinch of salt

Add rice, water, soy sauce, sesame oil and chopped bacon into bowl and stir. Place a small plate over the top of the bowl and microwave for 6–8 minutes.

Stir once done, and add in the frozen peas and carrots. In a separate mug, whisk two eggs and salt together. Place both the bowl and mug into the microwave for 1 minute.

Break up the cooked eggs by stirring with a fork and add to the bowl. Mix it all together and enjoy.

Recipe from Buzzfeed Tasty

 

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