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.
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Microwave Cooking
Microwaves aren't just for popcorn, defrosting, and T.V. dinners. Try these great recipes for any occasion. Use your microwave to zap a snack or make an entire meal. Make sure to use microwave-safe cookware (no metal!).
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Creamy Microwave Grits
Easy Cheese Soup Potatoes Au Gratin
Cheddar cheese soup makes this rich and cheesy potato casserole a breeze.
Method: microwave, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Microwave Egg Custard
Egg custard is a delicious and easy to make treat that can be enjoyed hot or cold. It can be made in the microwave in just a few minutes, making it a great choice for a quick...
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Tuna Chow Mein Casserole
You can make this tasty chow mein in the microwave or oven. It's made with tuna, celery, onions, bell pepper, soy sauce, chow mein noodles, and cream of mushroom soup
Method: microwave, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Microwave Stuffed Bell Peppers
A microwave version of stuffed bell peppers made with ground beef, rice, egg, and tomato sauce.
Method: microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Microwave Cornmeal Mush
Perfect for those mornings when you don't have time to cook a big breakfast. Just a few minutes in the microwave is all you need. You can top the cornmeal with honey or syrup...
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Microwave Broccoli Casserole
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...
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Stuffed Mushrooms
Don't underestimate the microwave. It might usually be limited to making popcorn and reheating leftovers, but these cheesy bacon-stuffed mushrooms are little bites of microwave magic....
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Quick And Easy Microwave Lasagna
The microwave makes this classic-style lasagna a breeze
Method: microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Microwave Baked Beans
Don't tell the people stirring their pots for hours on end, but you can throw together a shockingly good side of baked beans with a few minutes and a microwave.
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Microwave Mini Pizzas
The perfect recipe to satisfy your pizza cravings. Make these mini pizzas as a quick snack or appetizer.
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Fresh Peach Jam in the Microwave
This easy recipe combines fresh, ripe peaches, zesty lemon juice, and pectin to create a sweet and tangy peach jam.
Method: microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
10 Minute Never Fail Microwave Peanut Brittle
Made with baking soda, sugar, corn syrup, peanuts, salt, butter, vanilla extract
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Velveeta And Refried Bean Dip
Quick and dirty bean dip. Refried beans, velveeta, and green chiles can be melted together on the stove or in the microwave.
Method: microwave, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pork Rind Meatloaf
Made with salt, cheese, ground beef, pork rinds, egg, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Microwave Beef Jerky
No need for a dehydrator for this recipe. Marinated meat is microwaved similarly to bacon for a chewy, smoky jerky.
Method: microwave
Time: over 5 hours
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Don't throw away all those seeds when you're carving jack-o-lanterns, you can make them into a delicious roasted snack with just a few minutes in the microwave.
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Three Minute Microwave Fudge
Got 3 minutes? Then we've got a delicious fudge recipe you need to try.
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Make your mornings a little less hectic with these overnight breakfast recipes. Prep the night before and enjoy a warm, comforting meal in the morning.
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
This Italian cheese is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes from cheesecakes to lasagnas.