Living in a dorm can make cooking in college quite difficult. That’s why we are sharing our three favorite mug meals that you can easily make in the microwave! If you don’t have the time, money, or even just the energy to go out and get a meal, refer to these easy recipes made of basic ingredients. These recipes are centered around comfort foods that will make you feel right at home!
Mac and Cheese
What you’ll need:
⅓ cup of pasta
¾ cup of cold water
4 tablespoons of milk
½ teaspoon of cornstarch
4 tablespoons of grated cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
One of our all-time favorites…mac and cheese. If you thought you had to have a kitchen to make it, then you were wrong! Follow along with this easy recipe that you can microwave in a mug whenever you’re craving this classic comfort food. First, add your pasta and water in a large mug. It is important to have some extra room in your mug to allow the water to boil slightly. Next, put it in the microwave for about 2-2 ½ minutes, depending on the wattage of your microwave. Once al dente, pour out the remaining water. Now stir in your milk, cornstarch, cheese, and salt and pepper. Microwave for an additional minute to melt everything together, stir, and enjoy!
Recipe from: https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/microwave-macaroni-and-cheese/
Pizza
What you’ll need:
What you’ll need:
4 tablespoons of flour
⅛ teaspoon of baking powder
Tiny pinch of baking soda
1 pinch of salt
3 tablespoons of milk
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 tablespoon of pizza sauce
2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ teaspoon of dried oregano
While it may seem crazy to make pizza in the microwave, this recipe will definitely not disappoint. Grab a microwavable mug and mix your flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Then add your milk and olive oil and mix until everything is well combined. Add a tablespoon of pizza sauce and spread it around the surface of your pizza dough. Add in cheese and oregano, as well as any other toppings you like! Microwave for 1 minute, depending on your microwave. Watch until the dough rises and the toppings start to bubble, take it out, and enjoy your easy mug pizza!
Recipe from: https://www.spicebangla.com/microwave-mug-pizza/
Chocolate Chip Cookie
What you’ll need:
1 tablespoon of unsalted butter
1 tablespoon of granulated sugar
1 tablespoon of firmly packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
1 egg yolk
3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
1-2 tablespoons of chocolate chips
To finish your mug meal, of course you need dessert! Refer to this easy microwavable chocolate chip cookie recipe whenever you have a sweet tooth. Start by melting your butter in the microwave, roughly 30-60 seconds. Mix in your sugars, vanilla extract, and salt until combined well. Mix in the egg yolk and flour completely. Fold in your chocolate chips and microwave for 40 seconds depending on your microwave. Let cool slightly and enjoy your warm chocolate chip cookie! We recommend topping it with ice cream.
If you are sick of cooking your meals in a microwave (maybe you’ve had too many experiences with Ramen…we understand), we also love this adorable miniature waffle maker from Target. You can buy pancake mix that just requires water and you have an easy waffle you could make in your dorm room!
We hope you can enjoy these easy mug recipes that you can make in your dorm room. Follow us @UATwitch on Instagram, Twitch, and TikTok for videos of us making these recipes and taste testing different foods every week!
