Quick and Easy College Cooking: 30 Recipes for Busy Students

1. Mac and Cheese: Boil macaroni noodles according to package instructions. Drain and return to pot. Add butter, milk, and shredded cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy.

2. Ramen Noodle Bowl: Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain and return to pot. Add cooked vegetables, cooked meat, and desired seasonings. Simmer until heated through.

3. Quesadillas: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the skillet and top with shredded cheese and desired fillings. Top with a second tortilla and cook until cheese is melted and tortillas are golden brown. Flip and cook the other side.

4. Burrito Bowl: Cook rice according to package instructions. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add cooked meat, cooked vegetables, and desired seasonings. Cook until heated through. Serve over cooked rice.

5. Grilled Cheese: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place two slices of bread in the skillet and top with shredded cheese. Top with a second slice of bread and cook until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown. Flip and cook the other side.

6. Baked Potato: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Pierce a potato several times with a fork. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes or until tender. Top with desired toppings.

7. Egg Sandwich: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Crack an egg into the skillet and cook until desired doneness. Place egg on a toasted English muffin and top with desired toppings.

8. Pizza: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place a pizza crust on a baking sheet. Top with desired toppings and bake for 12-15 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

9. Soup: Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add desired vegetables, cooked meat, and seasonings. Simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

10. Tacos: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add cooked meat, cooked vegetables, and desired seasonings. Cook until heated through. Serve in taco shells with desired toppings.