{"id":7322,"date":"2018-09-30T19:59:30","date_gmt":"2018-09-30T23:59:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/?p=7322"},"modified":"2023-07-13T06:03:12","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T10:03:12","slug":"college-easy-microwave-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/college-easy-microwave-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to College: Late-Night Treats You Can Make in a Microwave"},"content":{"rendered":"

School is back in session. By now you\u2019ve moved into the dorm, unpacked, and are getting settled into your class schedule. Balancing school, your social life, and maybe even your job is a lot to take on. This often leads to evening study sessions, night shifts, or late-night hang outs with friends. Whatever you\u2019re up to in the wee hours, you\u2019re bound to get a craving for a late night snack every now and again. <\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t let minor details like \u201cnot having a kitchen\u201d stop you from cooking up something delicious. Crawl into your <\/span>favorite pajama pants<\/span><\/a> and give one of these inventive microwave-only recipes a try. We guarantee that you will be equally amazed and satisfied!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Get cozy with a snack and these Unisex Flannel Pajama Pants from Boxercraft<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n

15 Late-night snacks you can make in a microwave.<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. Chocolate Pudding Cake.<\/b> Brown sugar in the batter of this classic fudgy cake makes it extra rich and gooey. Swing by your local convenience store and grab your favorite vanilla ice cream to top it with. The longer the cake cools, the more the pudding is absorbed into the mixture. Get the recipe from <\/span>Food Network<\/span><\/i> here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Blueberry Muffin. <\/b>Fresh \u201cbaked\u201d blueberry muffin, cooked in a mug in your microwave! While summer is over, you might still be able to find some reasonably priced blueberries. What we like about this recipe is that it\u2019s actually low-sugar, low-carb, so it\u2019s a lighter choice as well. Get the recipe from <\/span>The Gingham Apron <\/span><\/i>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Caramel Popcorn.<\/b> You read that correctly: perfect caramel popcorn. Hot from the microwave. Each piece of popcorn is guaranteed to be coated with just enough salty sugary sweetness. Best part? Its light and crispy texture. Get the recipe from <\/span>This Week for Dinner <\/span><\/i>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Chili Cheese Dip.<\/b> This is just a friendly reminder that the go-to \u201cmicrowave classics\u201d are still just as delicious. Whip up a quick 3-ingredient chili cheese dip in a mere 5 minutes. Crack open a bag of tortilla chips and enjoy. Get the recipe from <\/span>All Recipes<\/span><\/i> here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Cup. <\/b>That\u2019s right a freshly baked\u2026 errr, zapped\u2026 ooey gooey chocolate chip cookie, on demand, using nothing but your microwave. The perfect snack to go with a pair of warm footy pajamas and a big glass of milk. Get the recipe from <\/span>No. 2 Pencil<\/span><\/i> here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Oatmeal Bars.<\/b> Great for a late-night snack or a sweet accompaniment to stale coffee, these chocolate-slathered oatmeal bars can be whipped up in just moments. With so few ingredients, it\u2019s pretty easy to keep everything you need on hand. Get the recipe from <\/span>Taste of Home <\/span><\/i>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Best Ever Bacon. <\/b>What about those Saturday or Sunday mornings when you\u2019re craving a hot breakfast but feeling a little\u2026 shall we say, under the weather? If you\u2019re not one to make it to the dining hall for breakfast, master this easy how-to for perfectly crispy microwaved bacon. Get the instructions from <\/span>The Creek Line House<\/span><\/i> here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Unfortunately, you can’t make sushi in the microwave. Satisfy your late-night craving with these sushi flannel pajama pants from The Cat’s Pajamas<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n

8. Cheesy Vegetable Quiche.<\/b> Looking for a follow-up dish to go with that perfectly crispy bacon? Why stay in your pajamas and whip up some brunch? These quiche delivers time after time, regardless of the ingredients you choose. Get the recipe from <\/span>Fresh April Flours<\/i> here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

9. Enchiladas.<\/b> Late night cravings for salty, cheesy, spicy Mexican food can be satisfied with this quick and easy recipe for microwave enchiladas. Ready in just 10 minutes! Get the recipe from <\/span>Flippin Delicious<\/span><\/i> here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

10. Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake.<\/b> This super decadent cake tastes just like a Reese\u2019s Peanut Butter Cup and just like the candy, it\u2019s virtually impossible to share. The entire cake is made inside — you guessed it — a coffee mug. Get the recipe from <\/span>Yammie\u2019s Noshery <\/span><\/i>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

11. French Toast. <\/b>Okay, we understand that this one might be hard to wrap your head around but it <\/span>is <\/span><\/i>possible to recreate French Toast in a microwave\u2026 in just 2-minutes! Top with maple syrup and you have a tasty fall treat for any time of the day. Get the recipe from <\/span>Pretty Prudent <\/span><\/i>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

12. Peanut Brittle.<\/b> We agree that at first glance, microwave peanut brittle does sound like it would be a total disaster. However, this recipe turns out beautifully to everyone\u2019s surprise. Just like grandma used to make, but without all the fuss. Get the recipe from <\/span>Plain Chicken <\/span><\/i>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

13. Hasty Chocolate Pudding. <\/b>Have you ever had <\/span>fresh<\/span><\/i>, hot pudding? It is absolute perfection, especially on a chilly fall night. Pull on your coziest flannel pajamas and curl up with a bowl of this delicious microwave alternative to stove top pudding. Get the recipe from <\/span>All Recipes <\/span><\/i>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

14. Scrambled Eggs. <\/b>Another great side to go with that microwave bacon, scrambled eggs in the microwave is done in as little as three steps and 3 minutes depending on how many eggs you make. Throw in some cheese and green onion if you want to get crazy. Get the recipe from <\/span>She Pins <\/span><\/i>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

15. Mac n\u2019 Cheese. <\/b>This list wouldn\u2019t be complete without the addition of the ultimate late-night craving, mac n\u2019 cheese. This is an awesome recipe for homemade single-serving mac that you can whip up in a coffee mug in the microwave. It\u2019s creamy and delicious and actually better for you than the store-bought microwave variety. Get the easy recipe from <\/span>Ella Claire Inspired <\/span><\/i>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

We hope this collection of fun microwave recipes come to your rescue this semester! For more recipes and ideas for fall fun, visit The Pajama Company blog at <\/span>thepajamacompany.com\/blog<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t let minor details like \u201cnot having a kitchen\u201d stop you from cooking up something delicious. Crawl into your favorite pajama pants and give one of these inventive microwave-only recipes a try. We guarantee that you will be equally amazed and satisfied!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7325,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[666,45,486,399,539,80,375],"tags":[662,661,403,721,151,634,10,529,759,663,658],"class_list":["post-7322","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-college-life","category-dorm-goodies","category-fall","category-favorite-things-to-do-in-pajamas","category-pajama-food-2","category-winter","category-yummy-recipe","tag-back-to-college","tag-back-to-school","tag-college","tag-easy-recipes","tag-fashion","tag-mens-pajamas","tag-pajamas","tag-recipes","tag-snacks","tag-unisex-pajamas","tag-womens-pajamas"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7322","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7322"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7322\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9698,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7322\/revisions\/9698"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7325"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7322"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7322"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7322"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}