Made with egg, all-purpose flour, corn meal, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, vegetable oil ...get the recipe
Fun Food Holidays™
December 6th, 2025 is Microwave Oven Day

Over 90% of American households have one. Probably 100% of American bachelors have one. The microwave oven speeds up the cooking process for many types of food or beverage.
CDK has a litany of microwave-specific recipes, many of which may surprise you with their elegance and deliciousness. Happy National Microwave Oven Day!
Recipes to celebrate Microwave Oven Day
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Three Minute Microwave FudgeServes/Makes 81 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
Got 3 minutes? Then we've got a delicious fudge recipe you need to try. ...get the recipe
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Quick And Easy Microwave LasagnaServes/Makes 6 / Ready In: 30-60 minutes
The microwave makes this classic-style lasagna a breeze ...get the recipe
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Microwave Broccoli CasseroleServes/Makes 8 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
This microwave broccoli casserole is an easy and delicious way to enjoy broccoli. Broccoli is microwaved and coated in a creamy mushroom-cheese sauce and topped with crisp cracker crumbs. ...get the recipe
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Microwave S'moresServes/Makes 1 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
No need for a campfire for this classic treat. Bring the fun inside by using your microwave to melt the chocolate and marshmallows. Same favorite childhood s'mores (without the mosquito bites) ...get the recipe
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Microwave Cheddar Cheese SauceServes/Makes 2 cups / Ready In: < 30 minutes
With five ingredients and five minutes you can whip up a cheese sauce perfect for steamed veggies, nachos, and so much more. ...get the recipe
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Microwave Caramel SauceServes/Makes 1.5 cups / Ready In: < 30 minutes
Caramel crisis? Solve it in a flash with this microwave method. It's like having a dessert superhero in your kitchen. ...get the recipe
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Microwave Macaroni And CheeseServes/Makes 3 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
Decadence, meet convenience! This breeze of a recipe is a few steps up from the microwave pasta of your not so distant past. Flavored with onion and Tabasco, it's grown up, just like you have. ...get the recipe
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Microwave Mini PizzasServes/Makes 6 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
The perfect recipe to satisfy your pizza cravings. Make these mini pizzas as a quick snack or appetizer. ...get the recipe
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Creamy Microwave GritsServes/Makes 2 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
Mix grits and water and pop into the microwave for three minutes. Serve with butter, cheese or even your favorite fruit for a creamy, morning dish. ...get the recipe
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Microwave Beef JerkyServes/Makes 12 / Ready In: > 5 hrs
No need for a dehydrator for this recipe. Marinated meat is microwaved similarly to bacon for a chewy, smoky jerky. ...get the recipe
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5 Minute Microwave Alfredo SauceServes/Makes 1 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
This Alfredo sauce is made from a blend of Parmesan, Romano, and Asiago cheeses which are quickly cooked with milk and butter in the microwave for a practically instant Alfredo sauce. ...get the recipe
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Microwave Roasted GarlicServes/Makes 1 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
If you don't have time to slow roast garlic in the oven, try this quick microwave method ...get the recipe
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Microwave Stuffed Bell PeppersServes/Makes 8 / Ready In: 30-60 minutes
A microwave version of stuffed bell peppers made with ground beef, rice, egg, and tomato sauce. ...get the recipe
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5 Minute Chocolate Mug CakeServes/Makes 1 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
This mug cake is better than a microwave dessert has any right to be with a dry ingredient mix that you can throw together ahead of time and store, you'll never be more than a few minutes from a rich, chocolate cake. ...get the recipe
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