Dorm-Dash: A day's worth of meals in a mug
Mug meals are quick, delicious, can be made in the microwave, and only require you to dirty one dish. Try these recipes out between classes or any time. And don’t forget dessert!
Breakfast
Mug Omelets
Ingredients
2 eggs
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon shredded cheese
2 tablespoon diced bell pepper
2 tablespoon diced onion
meat (if that’s your thing)
salt & Pepper
Directions
In your mug, crack and beat your eggs with a fork
Stir in the flour, milk, cheese, and diced vegetables
Cut your meat into small pieces and add to mug
Season with salt and pepper and stir once more
Microwave for 1 minute, then continue to microwave for 15 seconds at a time until it looks delicious
Lunch
Chilaquiles in a mug
Ingredients
2 eggs
2 tablespoon milk
salt and pepper
3 tablespoon shredded cheese
tortilla chips (lightly crushed)
3 tablespoon salsa
(Optional) sour cream, green onion (diced), cilantro (minced)
Directions
Whisk eggs and milk in your mug with a fork
Add salt and pepper
Stir in cheese, salsa, and tortilla chips
Microwave for about 2 minutes
Top with green onion, sour cream, and cilantro to taste
Dinner
Simplest Mac and Cheese Ever (in a mug)
Ingredients
½ cup macaroni pasta
½ cup milk
½ cup cheddar cheese
Directions
Add pasta and milk in your mug
Microwave pasta for 1 minute at a time, checking pasta consistency between cycles. Around 4 minutes, pasta should be done
Pour off excess milk
Add cheese and stir
Microwave for 30-60 seconds until it’s melty and looks delicious
Dessert
Mug Cookie
Ingredients
2 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 egg
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
2 tablespoon chocolate chips
Directions
Microwave butter 20-25 seconds in mug
Add sugar and brown sugar. Stir
Add egg and vanilla extract. Use a fork to whisk everything together
Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt
Stir in chocolate chips
Heat for 1 minute to 1 minute 45 seconds (based on the size of your mug)
