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Quick and Easy Eggs in a Mug

Egg in a MugI swear I am the last person to jump on the whole breakfast in a mug. In the early 2000s I was a huge advocate for Weight Watchers after losing about 50 pounds. During this time, Lisa Lillian was just starting out as Hungry Girl. I’ll admit, it’s been totally awesome watching Lisa grow into somewhat of a celebrity.  Even though I still think Weight Watchers is a great program for learning how to eat healthy I am not a fan of how they seem to push more for convenience foods.  Thankfully, Hungry Girl does post quite a few recipes out of whole ingredients that are quick so that one does not have to resort to the prepacked foods.

I love my eggs. I’m not afraid to enjoy them and eat them a few times a week. But I don’t always want to get out the skillet and mess with my egg creation. Sometimes I just want something quick.

I’ve experimented with egg muffins, but even those require a bit of work. Granted, it’s a one time effort for a few meals, but then I don’t want eggs and a muffin or two goes bad.

While rifling through the cabinet in search of my favorite coffee mug I came across my cappuccino mugs. These often get shoved in the back causing me to forget about them.

There was a slight lightbulb moment.

farmers market eggs and bacon

I put a little bit of coconut oil on my finger and rubbed the inside of my mug. I then used a couple of my farmers market farm fresh brown eggs and put them right in the mug. I then added a dash of salt and pepper. Using a fork I whisked the eggs. Once blended, in went a pinch of grated Parmesan cheese, a small pinch of grated Asiago cheese, and  a small pinch of rosemary.

 

Eggs in a Mug

I then gave it another quick blend and in the microwave it went for a minute thirty.

Out comes a scrambled egg in under 4 minutes. You could then add more cheese, some bacon crumbles, ham or sausage. Dash of hot sauce or even put it between some toast.

Or, you can just do like I did and grab a fork to enjoy it right out of the mug.

Quick and Easy Eggs in a Mug

Chrystal Mahan YUMeating.com
4.74 from 15 votes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp grated Asiago cheese
  • 1/2 tsp rosemary
  • salt
  • pepper
  • coconut oil
  • mug

Instructions
 

  • Place some coconut on your finger.
  • Smear the oil on the inside of a large mug.
  • Crack 2 eggs and place the eggs inside the mug.
  • Add salt and pepper to your tastes.
  • Whisk with a fork.
  • Add the cheeses and rosemary.
  • Whisk with a fork again.
  • Place in the microwave and good for 1 minute 30 second or until egg is done.
  • Microwave time will vary.
  • Start with a lower time until you see what works for you.
  • Don't over cook.

 

 

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85 Comments

  1. 3 stars
    I would definitely try this! I love eggs but some morning I just do not have the time to cook and clean everything up!
    thanks,
    Mitch

  2. 3 stars
    I would definitely try this! I love eggs but some morning I just do not have the time to cook and clean everything up!
    thanks,
    Mitch

  3. I’ve done this before, and it is super quick and easy!! Usually though, I boil a few eggs and keep refrigerated for a quick breakfast with toast in the mornings. I love hard boiled eggs. The husband likes to fix big breakfasts on the weekends, so that’s when I get a good scrambled egg or omelet.

  4. This eggs in a mug recipe sounds great, I think I have everything in my fridge so I’ll make it in the morning. I’ve been eating low carb for the last week or so, so I’ll be adding this to my menu.

  5. I have never seen eggs done this way before. I still eat eggs occasionally even as an almost raw vegan. I will have to try it this way sometime

  6. I’ve been microwaving eggs for years. Why I haven’t added delicious flavor like you did….I have no idea but I’m going to now!

  7. I’ve been microwaving eggs for years. Why I haven’t added delicious flavor like you did….I have no idea but I’m going to now!

  8. OMGosh I totally forgot you could microwave eggs in coffee mugs! I’m so glad to see this, my teen girls are making eggs every single day and cleaning the pans is annoying because they keep forgetting to butter/oil it. I’m going to show them this recipe too!

  9. My mom will happily eat eggs from the microwave, and has even gone out of her way to purchase egg makers for the microwave. However – It freaks me out. I don’t know why, I just imagine rubbery textures. maybe I’m totally wrong..

  10. 5 stars
    I totally forgot about Hungry Girl’s egg mugs! I used to make one every day at work for about two years. I agree with you on WW. I don’t like their packaged food ideas. I loved this diet I went on recently that was just all protein, veggies, and fruit. Nothing added, no sugar, just whole foods. I want to go on it again, but it is very hard!

    1. I have tried just about everything. I have PCOS, so my body is all out of whack and it makes weight loss hard. Then, the osteoarthritis in my hips, degenerative disc disease in my back. I am crooked. Yucky. So exercise is painful. I can’t wait until we get the pool back up. I keep trying though. I find I do best with whole, natural foods. I feel better. No gut issues. No migraines. No inflammation. Didn’t you do Whole30?

        1. I have the books and the similar 21 Day Sugar Detox and a few more. Lot’s of good stuff there. I start off good, then I stray. Go back. It is such a battle.

  11. 5 stars
    I totally forgot about Hungry Girl’s egg mugs! I used to make one every day at work for about two years. I agree with you on WW. I don’t like their packaged food ideas. I loved this diet I went on recently that was just all protein, veggies, and fruit. Nothing added, no sugar, just whole foods. I want to go on it again, but it is very hard!

  12. Yay! I’m so glad you shared this! I make eggs for my daughter almost daily and this would be so much easier! Thank you for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest board.

  13. My daughter made eggs in a mug for her muffin the other day. She said they were the perfect size and she was right. It’s such a great idea. Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday again!

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