Mugs can have a variety of uses besides just hanging out with your morning coffee. They keep things organized; even double as your pen holder or corral small items. Add more to this kitchen essential's repertoire by making quick meals.
Your favorite mug, some kitchen staples thrown in, 5 minutes or less in the microwave and who would know you took shortcuts.
Here's a roundup of 12 mug meals:
1. Coffee Cup Quiche - Great for quick breakfast..or dinner. Whichever way you'd go, you'll never go wrong
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2. Blueberry Muffin with Streusel Topping Mug Cake - Blueberries. Crumbly freshly-baked streusel. Your kitchen will smell like sunshine.
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3. Microwaved Sausage and Cheese Spaghetti Dinner - This may take more time than the rest but waiting is good. That's when great, glorious comfort in a mug happens.
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4. Strawberry Mug Pies - This micro version would be equally proud to sit next to its pie cousin.
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5. Roasted Tomato with Grilled Cheese - This isn't as two-step as the rest but its worth it. Prep a day ahead and when it's time to serve, please sprinkle loads of cheese on it.
6. Nutella Mug Cake - Because everyone has Nutella. Here's your excuse chance to include it.
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7. Chicken Pot Pie in a Mug - Comfort food is extra special if it's cradled in your favorite mug. Just like how mom makes them.
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8. Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Cup - Basic stuff, really. I'd eat them as dough if I could.
9. Instant Mug o' Mac & Cheese in the Microwave - Comfort food number 2 in our list. Just as good as a hug!
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10. Microwave Peanut Butter Swirl Brownie - Things just got a little creative with peanut butter and brownies. Great combo if peanut butter is your thing.
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11. Omelette in a Mug - Perfect for breakfast on the go! Healthy and quick.
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12. Cookies and Cream Mug Cake - This is a recipe of five: 5 ingredients and less than five minutes (Yup, we don't know our math anymore)
These babies deserve their own selfies. Don't forget to post a bit if you're on a Lifebit Foodie Quest. Because you have to prove they existed before you inhaled them.
What's in your mug today?