Microwave Side Dishes

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

Cheddar cheese soup makes this rich and cheesy potato casserole a breeze.

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

Turn these instant potatoes into a creamy, mashed potato haven with cream cheese and our favorite friend, butter.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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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...

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with corn meal flour, liquid

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with buttery crackers, cream cheese, ranch salad dressing, Dijon mustard, cauliflower florets, broccoli florets

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with black pepper, rice, water or stock, butter or oil, salt

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with fresh parsley, onion, margarine, water, rice, chicken bouillon granules, dried basil, dried thyme, black pepper

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with kidney beans, bacon, onion, green bell pepper, sugar, salt, black pepper, tomatoes

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with potatoes, ham, black pepper, sour cream, green onions, Swiss cheese

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with garlic, eggplant, zucchini, summer squash, mushrooms, onion, dried Italian seasoning, tomato, Parmesan cheese, salt

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Parmesan cheese, white wine, butter, garlic, onion, vegetable broth, arborio rice

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with onion salt, flour, milk, black pepper, bacon, potatoes, celery, green onions, water

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

Craving a cozy dish but short on time? This hot ratatouille recipe has got you covered. A microwave side dish loaded with veggies and cheese. It's fast food, made fabulous.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with caraway seed, black pepper, cider vinegar, red cabbage, margarine, onion, apple, honey

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with nutmeg, potatoes, salt, milk, sour cream, black pepper

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with cheddar cheese, instant rice, water, Rotel tomatoes, chicken bouillon granules, sour cream

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with red bell pepper, celery, potatoes, water, salad dressing, ranch salad dressing, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, bacon

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with salt, eggs, milk, potatoes, onion, green bell pepper

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cayenne pepper, pepper, red potatoes, butter or margarine, teriyaki or soy sauce, garlic salt, Italian seasoning

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Cheddar cheese soup, milk, frozen broccoli

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with potatoes, oil, garlic, black pepper, paprika, soy sauce

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with black pepper, salt, bacon, Brussels sprouts, frozen Brussels sprouts, white wine vinegar, caraway seeds

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes