Quick and Easy Eggs in a Mug
I 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.
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.
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
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.
Scrambled eggs we eat a lot of that. I think its the best way to eat eggs,Quick easy and tasty.
Scrambled eggs we eat a lot of that. I think its the best way to eat eggs,Quick easy and tasty.
I know people that make eggs in the microwave and it just gives me the willies!!! I’d rather take the extra time and make it on the stove… that’s not for me!!!!
I much prefer yolks but this works in a pinch and is better for me than boxed cereal or bars.
I know people that make eggs in the microwave and it just gives me the willies!!! I’d rather take the extra time and make it on the stove… that’s not for me!!!!
I much prefer yolks but this works in a pinch and is better for me than boxed cereal or bars.
My husband cooks his eggs this way. I have not braved it yet, but one day I might have to.
I dont use the microwave a whole lot. Sometimes you just have to!
My husband cooks his eggs this way. I have not braved it yet, but one day I might have to.
I dont use the microwave a whole lot. Sometimes you just have to!
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
I pop them in the microwave while I go do something else. Then when I am ready, they are ready.
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
I pop them in the microwave while I go do something else. Then when I am ready, they are ready.
I make a lot of eggs for the family around here. I love this new take on making eggs. That would be fun for the kids to nibble up!
Easy for them to do as well!
I make a lot of eggs for the family around here. I love this new take on making eggs. That would be fun for the kids to nibble up!
Easy for them to do as well!
I made eggs in a cup as a kid and plan on teaching my kids to do the same. They are so good and the perfect portion size!
I find it so much better than dealing with the pan sometimes. But I do really like creamy egg yolks so I do tend to fry and poach a lot.
I made eggs in a cup as a kid and plan on teaching my kids to do the same. They are so good and the perfect portion size!
I find it so much better than dealing with the pan sometimes. But I do really like creamy egg yolks so I do tend to fry and poach a lot.
How neat that you served it in a mug! I love that idea. I need to try that.
How neat that you served it in a mug! I love that idea. I need to try that.
Savory breakfasts are my fave. Mornings are better with eggs. 🙂
Savory breakfasts are my fave. Mornings are better with eggs. 🙂
I just love this idea. So quick and easy.
I just love this idea. So quick and easy.
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.
I do this about once a week. We eat a lot of eggs at our house.
Eggs in a mug is a genius idea! I’ll be trying this at work next week!
i used to do this for my oldest years ago. it was a great way to get warm food in her belly before school
i used to do this for my oldest years ago. it was a great way to get warm food in her belly before school
You’re not the last one, I haven’t done it yet. This sounds like a good brunch for Sunday. 🙂
Sounds like a great easy breakfast recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like a great easy breakfast recipe. Thanks for sharing.
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.
We eat a lot of eggs. This would be a quick way to prepare them on busy mornings.
I’ve made eggs in a mug in the microwave a few times. It’s a quick way to start the day when you’re on the run!
I’ve made eggs in a mug in the microwave a few times. It’s a quick way to start the day when you’re on the run!
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
I love making eggs in a mug! I will have to add Parmesan next time that I do.
I love making eggs in a mug! I will have to add Parmesan next time that I do.
This seems like a great recipe when one needs to do a bunch of stuff at one time in the kitchen. I would like to try it with my family.
My mind has just been blown. You can make eggs in the microwave. Now I want to go try!
My mind has just been blown. You can make eggs in the microwave. Now I want to go try!
I had no idea you could do this! I pinned to try very soon!
I have not tried scrambled eggs in the microwave. But I love scrambled eggs so I may have to try this.
I have not tried scrambled eggs in the microwave. But I love scrambled eggs so I may have to try this.
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!
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!
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!
This would be perfect for my daughter! She loves eggs, but I am always strapped for time in the mornings!
This would be perfect for my daughter! She loves eggs, but I am always strapped for time in the mornings!
I used to make myself omelets like this at work! You can also use a bowl!
I make eggs all the time on the stove and it’s a pain to wash the pans. Why oh why have I never done this before?
yeah, that’s definitely convenient! Its all ready to fit on top of a biscuit or bread, too.
yeah, that’s definitely convenient! Its all ready to fit on top of a biscuit or bread, too.
I’ve made eggs in the microwave before, but never thought to make an omelet. Duh! Lol, thanks for sharing!
I’ve made eggs in the microwave before, but never thought to make an omelet. Duh! Lol, thanks for sharing!
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..
It will get rubbery if you cook it too long. When mine is done cooking I break it up with a fork. Just like scrambled.
I love eating eggs. I never thought about making them this way. Thanks for sharing.
You are welcome.
I love making eggs in a mug for my kids. So quick and easy.
can be fun for kids too!
I love making egg whites in a cu in the microwave. Something about just a clean simple breakfast makes me happy.
Simple and stress free! Thats happiness.
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!
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?
I did! I loved it! I need to go back on it, but it was hard to keep up the momentum.
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.
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!
We do something similar in a corning ware. Tastes great and perfect when you’re in a hurry!
I love simple.
My grandmother always did this when we were kids. Quick, simple, and yummy!
Thats why I love it! Simple rules!
It will get rubbery if you cook it too long. When mine is done cooking I break it up with a fork. Just like scrambled.
That does look pretty easy, I’ve never even heard oc ooking breakfast in a mug before now.
So simple!
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.
I did! I loved it! I need to go back on it, but it was hard to keep up the momentum.
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!
This is new to me
Sounds easy and I’d love to try!!
This is new to me
Sounds easy and I’d love to try!!