Microwave Scrambled Eggs Cup
Need a breakfast that is fast and easy? You only need a few ingredients and 2 minutes to whip up the perfect Microwave Scrambled Eggs Cup!
PROTEIN PACKED QUICK BREAKFAST RECIPE
Have y’all ever bought those “Just Crack an Egg” cups at the grocery store? This is a take on that idea but with fresh ingredients. Having some scrambled eggs for breakfast is always a good idea (yay protein!) But on those mornings where I don’t want to dirty up the pans and stovetop, I reach for a cup or bowl to make a Microwave Scrambled Eggs Cup! Kids love it too because this is something they can definitely help make! With just a handful of ingredients and a few minutes in the microwave, you can have a delicious and protein-packed meal in no time!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Sure, if you’re feeling a little more like a frittata for breakfast rather than scrambled eggs, try adding a Tablespoon of heavy cream and some diced tomatoes or spinach.
Certainly, just try my Omelet in a Mug recipe. It’s similar to this, but more of an omelet texture.
This is a fabulous breakfast for when you have leftovers. Leftover ham, bacon or sausage? Toss that in there. Grab a bag of Simply Potatoes from the refrigerated section of the grocery store. No need to heat those bad boys up, first just dice them and use them since they’re already cooked. You could even have all your veggies pre chopped and in ziploc bags that you keep in your refrigerator and they are ready to go for the week!
You can use a mug or a smaller bowl. As long as it is microwave safe.
A little more hungry and wanting 2 eggs? No problem, just use a 16-ounce container and make sure it’s safe to put in the microwave.
Look at the color of the egg. If it is a light yellow in color, it’s cooked. If you see any darker yellow areas, that is still uncooked and needs more time.
Yes-ish. Go ahead and prep your ingredients, but keep them in their own containers in the fridge and don’t cook together or cook the egg until you’re ready to eat and serve. I think you can prep them up to a few days in advance.
Here are some great ideas to add in.
Cheese:
Mozzarella
Smoked Gouda
Colby Jack
Monterey Jack
Greyere
Swiss
Proteins (all need to be precooked):
Ground turkey sausage
Crumbled Turkey Bacon
Plant-Based Meat Alternatives
Seasoned Ground Beef
Taco Meat
Beans
Seasoned Ground Turkey
Seasoned Ground Chicken
Chicken Sausage
Canadian Bacon
Vegetables (very small pieces):
Broccoli
Asparagus
Zucchini
Summer Squash
Cabbage
Hot Peppers
Baby spinach
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- small diced cooked ham– this is the perfect recipe to use if you have leftover ham. You could also add some leftover bacon if you have it.
- shredded mild cheddar cheese
- finely diced onion
- finely diced green bell pepper
- cooked small diced potatoes
- large egg
HOW TO MAKE MICROWAVE SCRAMBLED EGGS CUP
Spray a microwave safe bowl or cup (8-ounces) with nonstick cooking spray. Add ham, cheese, onion, bell pepper, potatoes, and egg to the prepped bowl. Mix everything together so it’s all coated in the egg. Put bowl in microwave and cook for 1 minute. Use towel or safe hot plate to remove bowl from microwave to stir.
Put the bowl back in the microwave to cook for another 30-45 seconds, or until everything has been cooked all the way through. The bowl will be VERY hot. Be careful when touching it. Let it cool slightly before serving.
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- Starbucks Egg Bites
- Baked Ham & Egg Cups
- Breakfast Egg Muffins
- Sausage, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Rolls
- 3-2-1 Microwave Mug Cake
- Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug
- The Best Breakfast Pizza
- Ham, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sliders
- Deviled Eggs
- Microwave Omelet in a Mug
- Egg McMuffin {McDonald’s Copycat Recipe}
Microwave Scrambled Eggs Cup
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons small diced cooked ham
- 2 Tablespoons shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 1 Tablespoon finely diced onion
- 1 Tablespoon finely diced green bell pepper
- 2 Tablespoons cooked small diced potatoes
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Spray a microwave safe bowl or cup (8-ounces) with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add ham, cheese, onion, bell pepper, potatoes, and egg to the prepped bowl. Mix everything together so it’s all coated in the egg.
- Put bowl in microwave and cook for 1 minute. Use towel or safe hot plate to remove bowl from microwave to stir.
- Put the bowl back in the microwave to cook for another 30-45 seconds, or until everything has been cooked all the way through. The bowl will be VERY hot. Be careful when touching it. Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
I’ve got these same little dishes and this is my go to method for making a breakfast sammie for work! The addition of meat and cheese and such is brilliant!