Looking for Easy, Cheap, and Delicious Recipes for College Students

[blust1984]

Nachos, 1 or 1 1/2 pounds hamburger, jar of queso. Brown ur hamburger and drain and dump jar of queso in. Put on ur plate and top with jalapeños, onions, sour cream, salsa . Enjoy with ur chips

 

[samslopy]

I just saw a video—the recipe was enchilada casserole.
2 cans of enchilada sauce.
Shredded chicken (she used 2 rotisserie chickens).
Cut tortilla shells into strips.
Add taco/Mexican cheese on top.
Can be cooked in oven or on stovetop.

 

[godisomnipotent]

Egg noodles canned roast beef large can of mushroom soup and a carton of sour cream. Boil the noodles separate and assemble. With a salad enough to feed a small group well

 

[dynamis777]

I imagine sheet pan meals would be good because they are easy and usually use minimal ingredients. McCormick makes some sheet pan seasoning packets. We liked the Chicken Parmesan one.

 

[lampstand11]

French bread pizza. Can make it sevarl different ways. Loaf of french bread bbq sauce/pizza sauce/Alfredo suace an whatever topings. Oven at 375 for about 10-12mins.

 

[momagarry]

I just made poor boy sandwich tonight ....I use deli rolls, lunch meat of choice and cheese wrapped in foil in the oven on low for 10-15 mins

 

[wandadelipski]

This Mac&Cheese recipe is so easy and yum. 1lb of American cheese melted in 4 cups whole milk. Mix with 1lb box of medium cooked shells. Bake in oven in an 13x15 at 350°for 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes to thicken.( it looks like way too much liquid but it is sooo creamy when it is done.) Could add some hot dogs or kielbasa and a canned veg for a full meal. It makes a lot so perfect for a couple days of leftovers.

 

[livingwell12]

My teenagers favorite right now is a simple Alfredo. Using fettuccine noodles and a simple jar of Alfredo sauce. These can be purchased from most grocery stores (ar least in our area) for under $5. We have added chicken &/or broccoli in the past as well.
For dessert one of our favorite copy cat but on a budget is the DQ peanut buster parfait. We use either vanilla or fudge swirl ice cream, Peanuts, and a little extra chocolate syrup.
My advice is to start with something you know how to cook and expand on it. If you like to cook pasta then experiment with spaghetti, Alfredo, penne etc and then branch into baked pastas or simply add more ingredients to change things up a little.

 

[myownrevelations]

Mexican stuffed shells
1 box jumbo shells
3lbs burger
3 packs taco
3 packs cream cheese
Bag shredded cheese
Salsa
Taco sauce
(Optional sour cream, tomatoes, green onion)
Cook hamburger meat
Cook shells until just before done
Once meat is browned add taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water along with cream cheese
Let cook until you can handle with your hands
Once noodles are done drain and rinse with cold water until able to handle
Fill shells with meat mixture
Add salsa into baking dish, place filled shells on top, top with shredded cheese and taco sauce, bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.
Top with sour cream, tomatoes, green onions, I also like avocado in top, and extra taco sauce

 

[webster88]

Cream of chicken soup with rice and canned chicken is a pantry meal that diced veggies can be added to. All on cooktop. Fried rice too.

 

[myownrevelations]

Words of encouragement are study hard, live life and enjoy it, make new friends and as many new memories as possible. Always remember that your education is most important. And always remember that even though you're on your own now you're always welcome home any time. Life isn't easy, but always make the best of what you have. Good luck in all of your life adventures.

 

[myownrevelations]

Pan fry pork chops in Italian dressing and seasonings of your choice (garlic power, onion powder, salt and pepper are good on this). Cook on medium heat 4-6 minutes each side or until cooked through depending on thickness. Serve with favorite veggie and mashed potatoes. Can also cook pork chops in the oven instead of on stove top.

 

[myownrevelations]

Can also replace pork chops with chicken, any like depending on your liking.

 

[j0shp]

-Bean and cheese burritos with a little tapatio, tortillas are easy,cheap and freeze well if they have a freezer.
-As well as breakfast sandwiches~
The can of biscuits made in the oven, sliced cheese, eggs already fried/cooked and if they can afford it, banquet sausages also freeze well.
- of course Ramon everything but if they have a few cans of veggies and possibly a little cooked already chicken it’s delish.
-Canned cheap soup mixed with a protein like cooked chicken and possibly some type of canned veggie tastes great to a hungry college student. Also freezer friendly.
If your daughter can get some freezer bags, small covered containers, easy spices like garlic powder, onion powder, salt,pepper, butter she could totally make some yummy food and also freeze it for the mornings or whatever.
Also, loaded baked potatoes are filling, yummy and freeze well. Baked Potatoes, butter, seasoning will fill her up.

 

[hiscosmicgoldfish3]

tacos, grilled cheese with soup, chicken buffalo dup, chicken bacon ranch sliders, spaghetti, mac and cheese

 

[austinj555]

Rotisserie chicken; + jar of alfredo sauce, boil pasta of choice per directions, add lots of cut up broccoli to pasta for the last few minutes, drain, add some chicken and the sauce, heat on low until warm
OR
chicken broth or water with Better than Bouillon for flavor, add frozen vegetables, when cooked, thicken with cornstarch, add cut up chicken and serve over rice or noodles, or pour into a casserole dish or pie plate, top with stove top, a pie crust, biscuts rolled a bit flat, or mashed potatoes, put in oven until lightly browned
OR
Saute thinly sliced peppers, onions, carrots, mushrooms, broccoli, zuchini, etc., add broth or water/ better than bullion just to make a little sauce, thicken, add chicken and soy sauce and serve over rice, raman noodles, thin sphaghetti, or leave out soy sauce... add more broth/ water to make soup, or add sphaghetti sauce to make pasta, or add to prepared macaroni and cheese,
A few spices like garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, parsley flakes, chili powder, and Montreal steak seasoning go a long way toward making "quick" food better tasting.

 

[spirit4teens]

Chicken salad sandwiches - get some rotisserie chicken they sell small amount already shredded add boiled egg then mayo and BAM slap on a sandwich cheap and easy.

 

[ardent_vin3yard]

An easy dessert recipe if they have a cupcake pan is to take and put cinnamon rolls in the pan and make sure they go all the way to the top. Take a can of pie filling (I used apple) and cut into smaller pieces and put into the cinnamon rolls and bake at the temperature on the cinnamon rolls. Afterward add the icing.

 

[redlabour]

Minute rice. Cooked.
Smoked/polish/andouilli sausage sliced and browned
Can of drained and rinsed beans I use pinto because that is what I like but most ppl probably use red.
2 or 3 sliced green onions
1 can drained rotel
Make rice. Brown sausage. Add sliced white parts of onion to sausage and cook down. Add beans and rotel tomatoes. Stir together. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper and a little Cajun seasoning. Either mix in cooked rice or serve over rice.

 

[redlabour]

2 cans white chicken breast
Small bag frozen chopped broccoli cooked
Can cheddar cheese soup
Can cream of chicken
Cooked rice
Mix everything except rice together well. Season to ur liking. For sure black pepper. Add a little water from cooking broccoli to loosen it a bit to look like a thick sauce. All in sauce pan or pot. Mix in rice. When it is hot it's ready. Also can serve over biscuits or noodles or baked potatoes. Also freezes well