How To Make Easy Microwave Meals For College Students

Ah, college. There’s no time in your life quite like it as you meet new people and experience new things on a daily basis. The food, however, tends to get old quite fast. Fortunately, when food fatigue from the cafeteria kicks in, we’re here to help! Check out some our favorite, easy-to-make meals that can be prepared and served in your dorm room. All you need is a microwave and some ingredients from your local Foodtown grocery store.

Microwave Meals From The Comfort of Your Dorm Room

Breakfast Tortillas
Protein-packed and delicious! Oh, and did we mention that breakfast tortillas are easy to prepare as well? You’ll need two large eggs, 1 slice of cheese, and 1 flour tortilla. Want to add a little more flavor? Try using some salsa, as instructed in this recipe for Egg and Cheese Tortillas from Mr. Breakfast.com. From there, just follow the instructions, and breakfast will be ready in less than 5 minutes.

Oatmeal
We get it. Not everyone enjoys eggs, and even if you do, sometimes a change is needed. When that time comes, we encourage you to get creative with oatmeal! Sample different flavors, add fresh fruit, or experiment with one of these 3 Easy Oatmeal Recipes to Warm Up Your Mornings from CollegeFashion.net. Don’t be surprised if it becomes a staple of your breakfast routine.

Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni and cheese is the perfect choice for lunch, dinner, or a late-night snack. It’s the ultimate comfort food, and it’s easy to prepare. In fact, you don’t even need a plate if you follow this recipe for Microwave Macaroni and Cheese in a Mug from BiggerBolderBaking.com. You will, however, need to visit your local Foodtown to pick up necessary ingredients like pasta, milk, cheese, and pepper.

Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole
Yes, it is possible to fix a casserole in your dorm room, and it’s not as overwhelming as you think. Believe it or not, only three ingredients are required with this recipe for Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole from the TipToeFairy.com—a packet of Minute Ready to Serve Rice, broccoli florets, and some shredded cheese. The best part is that it takes less than five minutes to make. Not so bad, right?

Lasagna
There’s nothing like the taste of homemade lasagna. The good news is that you don’t have to be home to enjoy it! That’s right, you can create your own version of this delicious dish with some pasta sheets, cheese, and tomato sauce. Use this recipe for Microwave Lasagna In A Mug as your guide and customize it as you see fit.

Prepare Easy Microwave Meals With Help From Foodtown

Food fatigue will undoubtedly kick in at some point this semester. Nevertheless, when that time comes, you’ll be prepared. Just make sure the microwave is working and plan a few trips to your local Foodtown grocery store. We have the ingredients you need to make tasty microwave meals from the comfort of your dorm room.

Shop online or find your nearest Foodtown grocery store to stock up on everything you need this semester. Remember to browse our weekly circular for savings and discounts.