Dorm Room Cooking Hacks
15 Dorm Room Cooking Hacks to Save You From the Dining Hall

Preparing meals within the confines of a 12 x 12 cinderblock room is no easy feat, but that doesn't mean you have to surrender yourself to ramen noodle packets for the next four years. Not that there's anything wrong with indulging in the occasional ramen package, but it's completely possible to make delicious food in your dorm without a stove, oven, or full-size fridge. It just requires a little creativity. But you're a smart college student, so you'll do just fine.
If you're able to invest in a microwave, mini fridge, or other small appliances, a few ingredients and staples can go a long way. Here are some easy, affordable hacks to transform your dorm room meals into culinary masterpieces (or something close to it).
1 Flatiron Grilled Cheese

2 Microwave Mac and Cheese

3 Gatorade Snow Cones

4 Glorified Ramen

5 Overnight Oats

6 Taco in a Bag

7 Candle S'mores

8 Fondue Parties

9 Homemade Popcorn

10 No-Bake Desserts

11 Coffee Pot Pasta

12 Microwave Scrambled Eggs

13 Baked Potatoes

14 Brownie in a Mug

15 Grow Your Own Herbs

