These microwavable meal ideas range from exotic frozen foods to 1 minute quiche recipes that can be made without a skillet and stove. Some of the most memorable examples from this list include pre-packaged sushi recipes that are made using microwavable ingredients along with gourmet meals that can be re-created on the go.
From quick and easy risotto to simple stuffed peppers, these microwavable meals will make dinners a success in half the time. The meals are also less expensive than the baked or cooked alternative and can often be made in a compact bowl or mug.
In additions to savory meal ideas, this list doesn't skip out on desserts and includes cookie, smore and french toast treats that are made in the microwave.
22 Microwavable Meal Ideas
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Frozen Indian Feasts
Haldiram's Frozen Thalis Bring Traditional Indian Cooking To Your Microwave
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Microwave Quiche Recipes
This Quiche-in-a-Mug is Quick and Easy to Complete
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Campfire-Inspired Cup Confections
The Chocolate Fudge Smores Mug Cake is Ready in a Flash
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Microwaved Meatloaf Mugs
This Quick and Easy Meatloaf Recipe for One Can Be Made Without an Oven
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Speedy Maki Making
This Sushi Wraps Recipe Serves Up Japanese Cuisine in Just Minutes
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Microwaveable Indian Flatbread
Rustlers Hot Naans Let You Enjoy Delicious Indian Bread at Home
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Mug-Sized Pumpkin Desserts
This Vegan Pumpkin Pie Recipe Comes in a Craving-Killing Serving Size
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Cup-Contained French Toast
This Easy Microwave Breakfast Recipe Makes a Quick Meal for One
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Microwaveable Breakfast Meals
'Hormel Compleats Good Mornings' is a Line of Microwave Breakfasts
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Exotic Microwaveable Delicacies
Haldiram's Hyderabadi Biryani Takes Minutes To Prepare
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Microwaveable Restaurant Meals
Denny's Restaurant's Jambalaya in a Cup Can Be Made at Home
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Chef-Prepped Frozen Meals
Dinner for N's Frozen Food Meals are Like Having a Chef of Your Own
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Calorie-Cutting Microwaveable Meals
Michelina's Lean Gourmet Meals are Nutritious
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Frozen Restaurant Chain Meals
Chili's Now Has a Line of At-Home Frozen Fast Food
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Microwaveable Curry Noodles
This Curry Noodles Brand is Better Known For Burgers and Hot Dogs
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Marvellously Microwaveable Desserts
This Carrot Cake is Fast and Perfect for Single Servings
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Quick Microwave Pickles
No Fancy Equipment is Required for This Easy Homemade Recipe
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Family-Friendly Microwaveable Treats
These Farm Rich Snacks Include Both Savory & Sweet Offerings
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Microwave Poached Eggs
Cat Bowen of Breakfast to Bed Creates a Simple Breakfast Recipe
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Simple Stuffed Pepper Recipes
This Egg Stuffed Pepper Meal Requires No Cook or Bake Time
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Microwave Risotto Recipes
This Classic Dish Enjoys a Major Simplification
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Microwaveable Chicken Dinners
The Tyson Grilled & Ready Chicken Products Have Zero Preservatives
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Free-From Frozen Bowl Meals
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Kidfresh's Easy Combo Meals for Kids Reduce Mealtime Meltdowns
Instant Recipe Generation Tools
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Plant-Based Protein Cups
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Drain-Free Pouch-Packaged Beans
These Merchant Gourmet Products are Ready to Eat or Heat
Sous Vide Chicken Thighs
Trader Joe's Sous Vide Chicken Thighs are Moist and Tender
Waste-Minimizing Food Apps
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Homestyle Flash-Frozen Food Products
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Snacking-Friendly Prepackaged Burritos
The Urban Eat Chipotle Chicken Burrito is Microwave-Ready
Gamified AI Meal Planning
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Streamlined Meal Prep Systems
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Family-Friendly Frozen Meals
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Rice Pudding Pots
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Sizzling Skillet Breakfast Meals
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Microwavable Chocolate Dipping Kits
Trader Joe's Chocolatey Dipping Kit is Valentine's Day-Ready
Microwavable Mini Pancakes
Trader Joe's Organic Silver Dollar Pancakes Require No Prep Work
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The Fish Said Fred Oven Ready Range Has Two New Options
All-in-One Meal Appliances
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Saucy Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Trader Joe's New Chiles Rellenos con Queso is Microwavable
Premade Gourmet Grilled Cheeses
A Friendly Bread Makes Premium, Convenient Frozen Sandwiches
Heat-and-Eat Toasts
Rudi's Bakery Creates Convenient, Quality Frozen Toasts
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At-Home Fondue Cheeses
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The Plant-Based High-Protein Simulate Chicken Breast is Ready in 60 Seconds
Triple-Cheese Mashed Potato Cups
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Digital-First Kitchen Collections
So Yummy by bella Products Come with Access to 100+ Recipes
Veggie-First Children's Meals
Lil’ Gourmets Meal Pouches Make Feeding Kids Vegetables Easy
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Birds Eye Steamfresh Meals are Perfect for Midweek Lunch or Dinner
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The KAYUSO Quick Defrosting Box Quickly Prepares Food for Cooking
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Frozen Sausage Breakfast Bowls
Trader Joe's Chicken Sausage Breakfast Bowl is Ready in Minutes
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Convenient Sous-vide Meals
Three Little Pigs Sous-Vide Gourmet Meals are Ready in Five-Minutes
Restaurant-Inspired Frozen Salmon Meals
Scott & Jon's Microwavable Salmon Bowls are High-Quality
Family-Friendly Frozen Meals
Amy's Kitchen Family Size Entrées are Made with Non-GMO Ingredients
Heat-and-Eat Indian Cuisine Meals
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Japanese Style Fried Rice
Trader Joe's Japanese Style Fried Rice Quickly Goes from Freezer to Bowl
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Heat-and-Eat Baked Potatoes
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Frozen Italian Restaurant Meals
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Dehydrated Plant-Based Meals
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Ingredient-Packed Potato Dishes
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Ready-Made Rice Sides
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Extra-Cheesy Chilled Meal Ranges
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Spanish Summertime Quiches
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Twice-Baked Potato Side Dishes
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Microwavable Shawarma Bowls
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