Microwave cooking is convenient, economical, and quick! So make the most of your microwave oven with these great recipes, from breakfast and dessert to curry and mac and cheese. These microwave recipes are game changers and will open your mind to what dishes (and complete meals!) you can 'nuke' in minutes.
Whether you're cooking for one, a college student in a dorm room, or feeding a family, microwave cooking is a great option.
It's not just for reheating cooked food, but did you know that you can cook pasta in the microwave? Or cook a whole curry from scratch?
There are many different ways to cook with a microwave, so it's easy to find out what works for you.
If you're new to microwave cooking, don't worry - we'll help you get started!
Microwaves are a quick, cheap, and convenient way to cook, and they can be very easy to use once you get the hang of them.
Our tips and tricks will have you cooking like a pro in no time.
Whether you're looking for a mug cake recipe or you want to find out about microwaving a sweet potato or eggs, you'll find out just how to do that right here.
Cooking with a microwave is a quick and easy way to prepare meals. You can microwave a baked potato, microwave acorn squash, or even make microwave s'mores!
It's also a great way to save oven space during Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Try Microwave Green Bean Casserole!
Try 4 minute Microwave Chicken Nachos or Microwave Egg Fried Rice.
Intro to microwaving
If you're like most people, you probably use your microwave to heat up food or defrost frozen items.
But did you know that you can actually cook a meal with your microwave?
Microwave cooking is a great way to save time and money, and it can be just as delicious as cooking on the stove or in the oven.
So why not give it a try?
Ideas for Meals Made in a Microwave
Breakfasts
Lunches
Dinners
- Sweet Potato - try it with tuna or sour cream.
- Loaded Nachos
- Chicken Enchiladas
- Thai Green Curry
- Fish with Green Beans
- How To Microwave Pasta
Desserts
Scroll down for many more microwave recipes!
Microwave Cooking Tips
If you're new to microwave cooking, there's no need to be intimidated. It's actually quite simple and can be a great way to quickly prepare meals. Here are a few tips to get you started:
1. Start with recipes that are specifically designed for microwaves. This will help ensure that your food comes out cooked properly.
2. Be careful not to overcook food in the microwave. Foods can cook quickly and unevenly in microwaves, so it's important to keep an eye on them.
3. Use microwave-safe cookware. Some materials, like aluminum foil, can cause problems when used in microwaves.
Microwave Watt Conversions
Many of these recipes are based on an 1100-watt microwave, the average wattage for newer microwaves. However, older microwaves can range from anywhere between 700 – 1500 watts.
If the wattage is mentioned in the recipe, you can adjust the timings:
If your microwave is LESS than 1100 watts:
You may need to INCREASE the cooking time from 5-15 seconds.
If your microwave is MORE than 1100 watts:
You may need to REDUCE the cooking time by 5-15 seconds.
TIP: How much you will need to increase/reduce your cooking time will depend on how far from 1100 watts your microwave is.
TIP: To find the wattage of your microwave, check for a sticker on the outside, or inside the door. Alternatively, consult the manual or search online for the make and model.
Recipes
Microwave Recipes
You'll love these convenient and quick recipes made in a microwave!
It's so easy to make Green Bean Casserole in the microwave and it tastes just as good! The onions stay nice and crispy, and the green beans are soft and covered in delicious mushroom soup sauce.
Learn how to make pasta in the microwave! Microwave pasta is so convenient and tastes just as good as pasta boiled on the stovetop.
Need a last minute party appetizer? Whip up this incredible buffalo chicken dip in just 15 minutes, using your microwave!
Free up space on your stovetop or oven during the holidays and make tender (but not soggy!) sprouts in the microwave!
You only need 10 minutes to make these two moist chocolate mug cakes with warm, oozy, molten middles.
Microwaving your baked potatoes makes it so quick! If you want to crisp them up, after microwaving them you can air fry them for a few minutes for that crispy skin.
Whip up this single serving of mac and cheese in the microwave in just 5 minutes! Easy, creamy and delicious.
It's incredible that this luxurious curry can be made in a microwave! It's full of paneer - a thick Indian cheese.
You don't need a campfire for s'mores! Make them in a microwave in minutes.
Speed up family meals with this 15 minute microwave meatloaf!
Make this light and fluffy vanilla mug cake in under 20 minutes in the microwave!
Gather your favorite omelette add-ins and whip up this omelette in a mug in 2 minutes! Try it with scallions, tomatoes, cheese, bacon or anything else you love.
All you need is 4 ingredients and a microwave to make the best homemade peanut butter fudge.
Steaming fish in the microwave is a game changer. This one has a wonderful ginger sauce.
Prep these microwave egg breakfast bowls in minutes, then each morning just microwave them and they're ready! Super easy meal prep.
This easy Microwave Caramel Sauce uses just 5 ingredients and takes only a few minutes. Perfect for drizzling over coffee, ice cream and other desserts!
Applesauce and grated apples combine with typical cake ingredients in this easy microwave caramel apple mug cake!
You can make these tasty pancakes in a mug in just 2 minutes! Add your favorite toppings.
Make a chocolate chip cookie in just 60 seconds in the microwave! Serve it a la mode with ice cream and caramel sauce to make it extra special.
Microwave Corn on the Cob in the husk. It's the easiest way to enjoy fresh corn in minutes and you won't have to deal with messy silk strands!
You only need a few minutes to make this delicious brown sugar acorn squash in the microwave!
Hard boiled eggs in the microwave is a game changer! No boiling water, no pots or pans, and one super simple method.
Make perfect chewy soft caramels in the microwave in just 7 minutes!
Now here is a super quick breakfast! You can make a sausage and cheese omelet in just 60 seconds in your microwave.
Make this awesome microwave French toast with banana and cinnamon in a mug in only 2 minutes!
Make this easy microwave ground beef, then use it in many dishes, from tacos to sloppy joes.
Everyone will love these easy Malteasers and Marshmallow Rocky Road bars! So quick and easy in the microwave.
Make this hearty Italian potato salad in just 20 minutes and serve it warm or cold!
This 1-minute microwave hollandaise is a game changer. It works perfectly and makes it so easy to whip up an eggs benedict for brunch!
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