If there’s one thing college students love, it’s food, but we’ve upgraded from just ramen and Easy Mac. Check out this epic list of the top 15 Spoon recipes to see just what everyone wanted to make and eat this year.
15. 2-Ingredient Nutella Soufflé
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Who said college students don’t like to get fancy too? With this recipe, you can step up your dessert game with one of your favorite foods – Nutella.
14. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Photo by Becky Hughes
This banana bread recipe will have your dorm or apartment smelling like your parent’s house when your mom used to make fresh bread. Your roommates will love you forever.
13. Broccoli & Cheese Casserole
Photo by Jennifer Weintraub
What’s the best way to show your family you’re growing into a responsible adult while away at college? Bringing a homemade dish to the holiday parties. This casserole is sure to impress Grandma Judy.
12. 2-Ingredient Pancakes
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Pancakes are a foolproof breakfast item, but when you only need 2 ingredients, it really can’t get much easier. Recipe here.
11. Tomato, Onion & Basil One-Pan Pasta
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Anyone who’s anyone knows how to make pasta, so step it up a notch with this surprisingly easy but still impressive recipe.
10. Buddha Bowl
Photo by Hannah Cather
What do you do when you want a fulfilling meal but don’t have any swipes left at the dining hall? You make a buddha bowl, which is basically a salad but 10x better.
9. Cheese-Encrusted Grilled Cheese
Photo by Kylie Kinder
Your mom most likely made you a grilled cheese sandwich (and tomato soup) back in the day, so what do you do now that you’re in college and on your own? You make this kickass version of your favorite sandwich.
8. No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie
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College students love desserts, but college students really love desserts that take minimal time and effort and don’t even require an oven. Recipe here.
7. 3-Ingredient Dunkaroo Dip
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If there’s one thing 90’s kids appreciate, it’s a good throwback. So why not recreate a childhood favorite with a homemade twist? That seems close enough to adulting to me. Make yours like this.
6. Bacon Mashed Potato Cheese Bombs
Photo by Amy Erikson
Bacon, cheese, and potatoes – this carb overload is worth every bite. Find the recipe here.
5. Waffle Iron Recipes
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If there’s one appliance college students love, it’s a waffle iron. You can make everything from brownies, to donuts, to pizza.
4. Homemade Pizza Rolls
Photo by Benjamin Martin
Why order a pizza when you can make your very own bite-sized version that are reminiscent of your childhood favorites? Make yours like this.
3. Make-In-A-Mug Recipes
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College students love convenience, and these recipes are no exception. From an omelette, to a couscous Greek salad, to a chocolate chip cookie, you can make just about anything in your very own mug.
2. 3-Ingredient Pizza Rolls
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We always knew college students loved pizza, but what we found in 2015 is that college students really love homemade pizza rolls that are only 3 ingredients. Make yours like this.
1. Shakshuka
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This Middle Eastern comfort food was the top Spoon recipe for 2015, and we aren’t the least bit surprised. It’s vegetarian, it can be eaten with just about anything, and it has the most epic #yolkporn on top. You can find the recipe here.