Easy Meals For College Students

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Jay Colby

When you’re a college student you’re busy most of the time or maybe just lazy but finding time to cook in college may be challenging. Most students don’t have a lot of money to spend on food, but we all know you still have to eat. With the right recipes and some kitchen savvy, you can eat great even on a budget. So I will share five easy meals even a college student can afford.

  1. Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese: While the costs of many ingredients are skyrocketing, eggs are still relatively cheap.
  2. Grilled Cheese Sandwich: The classic college staple, grilled cheese sandwiches pack a lot of flavor for very little cost.
  3. Meatloaf: All you need is ground beef combined with ketchup, onions, and more makes a great meal. It also can be used for leftovers
  4. Caesar salad: Combine romaine lettuce, cheese, croutons, and dressing for a classic salad.
  5. Quesadillas – Quesadillas are the perfect quick meal. This spicy vegetarian mix of black beans, corn, onion, and cheese is a great choice for a busy college student.

 

 

 

 

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32 Responses to Easy Meals For College Students

  1. kennethfetterman says:
    August 19, 2015 at 5:30 am

    Ramin Noodles and (frozen) Mix Veggies (mixed together when cooking) is the poor students Chinese Dinner. AND it’s great with butter if you have some!

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  2. Guardian Mentor says:
    January 7, 2016 at 10:44 am

    Wow.. ! Quick meals not only for college students though.. 🙂

    You asked for the opinion and here it is.. You’ve got a good blog. Keep going up the blogging ladder. 🙂
    Mahenoor S
    http://www.dailyuphaul.wordpress.com

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  3. Crystal says:
    February 5, 2016 at 5:30 pm

    I wish I knew about brownie in a mug when I was in college. http://www.bigoven.com/recipe/hot-chocolate-brownie-in-a-mug/291496

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  4. C says:
    July 14, 2016 at 12:12 am

    thanks for the menus jay, its so helpful 😀
    im actually abt to start my college life this september, and these menus should be able to help me survive haha. thanks again!

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  5. A. Blake says:
    January 1, 2017 at 12:37 am

    Thanks, I’ll share with my son. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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  6. Business and Beyond says:
    January 1, 2017 at 2:00 am

    come on Jay! College students? I still eat some of those stuffs and I have been out of college for more than 5 years… 😀

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  7. JaDonnia B. says:
    January 1, 2017 at 8:14 am

    The recipes remind me of my own college days when menus were basic and easy preparation was key. This all sounds delicious and conjures a bit of nostalgia. Thanks for the memories! I think I’ll have a grilled cheese sandwich now!

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  8. zharn thorp says:
    January 1, 2017 at 3:43 pm

    I sch in nigeria and i don t know any of the mentioned meal

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  9. Kim Gorman says:
    January 11, 2017 at 1:08 am

    Much better than ramon noodles lol

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  10. justgeeklyfab says:
    January 11, 2017 at 1:25 am

    This is a great post! You can never go wrong with grilled cheese sandwiches!

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  11. addie north says:
    January 11, 2017 at 1:42 am

    I swear by the “College Cooking” series of cookbooks! I didn’t start cooking in earnest until I was in my mid-twenties, but this series includes recipes that are delicious, require only a few ingredients, and have instructions that are easy to follow for inexperienced cooks! (They also have an entire section on budget meals!)

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  12. itpainsmeblog says:
    January 12, 2017 at 5:29 pm

    I used to make a bagel with tomato and cheese melted in the toaster oven. Or the same thing in a pita and toasted.

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  13. themusematters says:
    January 20, 2017 at 10:33 am

    Yummy! Please don’t forget my easy peasey Macaroni and cheese! Just cook the macaroni as per normal in a pot. Once cooked, add some butter, grate your favourite cheese,sprinkle cinammon, salt and black pepper and stir! 🙂

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  14. jakerose says:
    January 20, 2017 at 2:44 pm

    Thanks Jay! I’m gonna be needing as many of these recipes as I can find soon haha

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  15. Sunny Lanning says:
    February 25, 2017 at 9:18 pm

    Safeway makes a pretty good hot meatloaf, and it’s only $5!

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  18. Lexi says:
    April 5, 2017 at 8:53 pm

    I can relate to this. I’m struggling right now LOL. What I also recommend are crockpot meals! It allows you to have tons of leftovers!
    Check out my blog too: https://lexichantel.wordpress.com

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  19. motgpr2014 says:
    May 1, 2017 at 4:32 am

    Awesome quick ideas

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  20. grevisangel73 says:
    May 2, 2017 at 10:35 am

    Great suggestions.

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  21. krestinelab30 says:
    May 2, 2017 at 5:24 pm

    Great recipe, I like that it is easy and cheap to make! I like your blog you should continue making more. Maybe check out my blog sometime

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  22. scyslk says:
    May 27, 2017 at 3:13 pm

    Hey Jay! Another great post! Love those college recipes, thanks for the tips!!!

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  23. englishrose917 says:
    July 23, 2017 at 11:18 am

    I love making chilli, just mince beef, can of chopped tomatoes and spices ! , if I want to cut the cost even more I replace the minced beef with a can of mixed beans 🙂

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