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29 Ways To Hack Your College Dining Hall
You know that feeling when you’re completely over same old pizza and cereal at the dining hall? We getchu. Here are some epic ways to amp up your dining hall eats so you aren’t bored AF/constantly grabbing Chipotle.
1. Southwest Breakfast Burrito
Photo by Devon Flinn
Yes, this is made in a crappy dining hall. Learn how here.
2. French Toast in a Mug
Photo by Rebecca Siminov
For when you need brunch but they already started serving lunch. Make it like this.
3. Deconstructed Taco On-The-Go
Photo by Steven Shaltiel
Late night or for class, this is the hack of the century.
4. Mason Jar Pasta Salad
Photo by Max Bartick
A little from the pasta station, a little from the salad bar, some meat from the sandwich spot and you’re golden. Full ingredients here.
5. Waffle Sandwich
Photo by Devon Flinn
Because waffles > white bread. Learn how to hack it here.
6. DIY Shirley Temple
Photo by Joyce Li
Wizardry. Hack right here.
7. Copycat Portillo’s Cake Shake
Photo by Emma Danbury
Make-shift at its finest. Here’s how.
8. Chipotle Burrito Bowl Jar
Photo by Grant Sarbo
For when you’re on the go. Here’s how.
9. Chocolate Overload Oatmeal
Photo by Kristina Kim
Dessert for breakfast. Here’s how.
10. Cream Cheese French Toast with “Caramelized” Bananas
Photo by Irene Kim
Sunday hangover brunch, anyone? Here’s how.
11. Veggie Delight
Photo by Devon Flinn
This sandwich though. Learn how to hack it here.
12. Stacked Waffle Parfait
Photo by Irene Kim
Oh my gooey-ness. Hack it like this.
13. Taste-Just-Like Apple Pie
Photo by Josie Schwartz
This combo of flavors legit tastes like the real thing. Learn what they are here.
14. Fairy Bread
Photo by Dylan Barth
Janky, but sweet. Deets here.
15. Avocado is BAE
Photo by Christina Chu
16. Healthy Banana Split
Photo by Clarisse Callahan
So damn easy. Recipe here.
17. Belgian Waffle Sliders
Photo by Rachel Berkowitz
S’cute. Here’s how.
18. Makeshift Deviled Eggs
Photo by Ivy Wanta
Easier than you’d think. Info here.
19. Savory Oatmeal
Photo by Kristina Kim
Porridge no more. Learn how to upgrade here.
20. Pizza Panini
Photo by Tarika Narain
Hybrid like a champ. Learn how here.
21. Dessert Panini
Photo by Tarika Narain
Enough grilled cheese. Nutella here.
22. Dining Hall Bruschetta
Photo by Yair Sakols
Bougie. Here’s how.
23. Pico de Gallo
Photo by Grant Sarbo
Make use of that salad bar. Easy recipe here.
24. Root Beer Float
Photo by Joyce Li
Betcha never thought you could indulge in the dining hall. Learn how here.
Photo by Arden Sarner
Waiting in line for the waffle maker is suddenly worth it. Full recipe here.
26. Tabouleh Panini
Photo by Victoria Georgetti
27. Pizza Mac
Photo by Grant Sarbo
All you need is some Easy Mac and a trip to the salad bar. Full deets and 6 more Easy Mac hacks right here.
28. 3-Ingredient Baked Apple
Zoe Guttenplan
So fresh. Here’s how.
29. White Wine Sangria
Photo by Grace Goettman
All you need is to bring the wine. Recipe here.
Bonus: Students Craziest Stolen Dining Hall Goods
Photo by Spoon University
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