Hi Bold Bakers! YES, you can cook rice to perfection in the microwave. All you need is a large bowl, quick cooking rice and my Microwave Mug Cheese and Broccoli Rice Bowl recipe. Already have an account? This recipe cooks 3 times faster than making it in a pot. It’s also incredibly cheap to make, AND you just need a small amount of ingredients to make it a full meal. Are you living in a dorm? Do you have limited time or resources to make meals? If the answer is yes, then Mug Meals are for you. My Microwave Mug Cheese and Broccoli Rice Bowl is fast, inexpensive and easy to make but most importantly delicious. My Mug Meals are real food fast, not fast food.  Check out my other New Mug Meals for Back to School including Homemade Ramen, Nutella Brownie, Savory French Toast, and a PB&J Sandwich in a Mug. My Microwave Mug Meals are real food fast!

Microwave until the rice is fully cooked. The reason you place a plate on top is to steam the rice as it microwaves. It makes nice, fluffy rice that way.

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