Easy microwave scrambled eggs made in one bowl in less than 2 minutes! A brilliant cooking hack that results in fluffy scrambled eggs and requires hardly any clean up.
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Microwave Scrambled Egg Recipe
It doesn’t get easier than these microwave scrambled eggs! You only need 4 ingredients and 2 minutes to make them. They’re basically impossible to mess up with almost no clean up. Enjoy them with your favorite toppings or add to breakfast tacos, breakfast burritos or savory crepes.
My husband and I love eating eggs for breakfast. We have mini egg frittatas, egg white muffin cups or omelettes loaded with veggies and cheese several days a week (sometimes even a crustless quiche for dinner!) They are high in protein and low in both fat and calories (unless you add a pound of cheese! Guilty!).
Why I Love to Cook Eggs in the Microwave
My husband is the better egg scrambler/omelette maker, so his always turn out better than mine. And quite frankly, sometimes I just don’t have time to make scrambled eggs in the morning. Or I don’t want to deal with clean up.
My solution? Scrambling eggs in the microwave…in one bowl…in less than two minutes! If you’ve never tried this method, you’ll be amazed at how delicious they taste. It is life changing! Microwave eggs are fluffy, creamy and taste just like scrambled eggs should! You would never know they came straight from the microwave.
Ingredients
- Eggs: I like using a mixture of 3 egg whites and 1 whole egg. It makes them perfectly light and fluffy. You can definitely use 100% of one or the other for microwave eggs.
- Cheese: This is a must when making scrambled eggs in my opinion. You don’t need a lot – just a spoonful or so and it is optional if you would like.
- Seasonings: Sprinkle in some salt and pepper to taste. You could even add other seasonings like garlic powder or paprika.
- Water: Adding a little bit of water helps to create a fluffier texture.
How to Cook Eggs in the Microwave
- Whisk. Spray a microwave safe bowl generously with cooking spray. Crack both the egg whites and egg into the bowl. Add 1 Tablespoon water. Whisk eggs together for one minute. Stir in shredded cheese and any extra preferred veggies or meats if desired. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Microwave. Place bowl in the microwave oven and microwave on high for 45 seconds. Stir the eggs, then microwave for an additional 45 seconds.
- Serve. Remove from microwave and add desired toppings. Serve while warm!
Tips and Variations
- You can use all whole eggs or all egg whites if preferred.
- Can also sub the Tablespoon of water with milk or cream for additional flavor.
- If you’d like to add in extras like chopped spinach, peppers, bacon or mushrooms, add in the extra ingredients after you whisk together the egg and egg whites.
- Make sure to spray your bowl with cooking spray so that the eggs don’t stick to the bottom.
- You can use a large mug instead of a bowl if preferred – just make sure it’s big enough for the eggs to expand.
- Watch the eggs closely so they don’t puff up over the edges of the bowl or explode.
- To test if they’re done, give the bowl a quick jiggle. They should not be runny when doing this. If they are, pop them back in the microwave for a few more seconds.
Serving Suggestions
Before serving, fancy your microwave scrambled eggs up with any of the below topping ideas. You can also serve them with other easy breakfast ideas!
- Toppings: Diced tomatoes, ketchup, salsa, green onions, shredded cheese, diced avocado or hot sauce.
- On the side: With easy breakfast meatballs and some fresh berries.
- As part of: Top it with a slice of cheese, add canadian bacon and serve as a egg McMuffin breakfast sandwich between two English muffins.
More breakfast recipes with eggs include hard boiled eggs, eggs benedict recipe or egg skillet.
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Microwave Scrambled Eggs
Ingredients
- 3 egg whites
- 1 egg
- 1 Tablespoon shredded cheese
- 1 Tablespoon water
- salt and pepper to taste
Optional add-ins: Chopped spinach, red bell pepper, crumbled bacon, diced ham, mushrooms, onions
Optional toppings: Sliced tomatoes, avocado, green onions, salsa, ketchup
Instructions
- Prep. Spray a microwave-safe bowl generously with cooking spray. Crack 3 egg whites and 1 egg into the bowl. Add 1 Tablespoon water. Whisk for one minute.
- Add extras. Stir in 1 Tablespoon shredded cheese and any extra veggies or meat if desired. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Microwave eggs. Place the bowl in the microwave and microwave on high for 45 seconds. Stir, then microwave an additional 45 seconds, or until eggs are fluffy.
- Serve. Carefully remove bowl from microwave, add desired toppings and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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FAQs
Undercook them slightly next time and then let them sit for a minute to finish cooking. Also, if you forgot to add the water or milk they will be more tough in texture.
All microwaves vary in power level. If you are unsure the power of yours cook in 30-second intervals, stir, return to the microwave and so on another 30 seconds until they are done.
Store eggs that have been cooked in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave at 50% power. These do not freeze well.
Categorized as: Breakfast, Eggs, Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Savory Breakfast, Vegetarian
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
Perfect and easy!
Yeah for easy mornings! Thanks for the review!
I am sooo ready for this weekend now – this is the perfect breakfast option, and you need so little time for it. Yum!
Totally teaching my daughter to make these to help my mornings be a little less stressful!
Love this microwave recipe! Would love to make this for breakfast!
You had me at one bowl! What a delicious start to the day and so easy too.
This looks like something that I could eat every morning! I love eggs!
Yes. It came out very nice.🙂
I’ve been a bachelor for quite some time – been doing this for years!
The bottom set of instructions (which is the link preview when you Google) says to cook for 45 MINUTES.
I just updated that to seconds. Thank you!
Do you think this could be prepared in the microwave a day early and then safely reheated for breakfast the next day if stored right in the fridge?
That should probably be fine! :)
You recipe says to cook for 45 mins twice instead of 45 seconds.
I’m making this for the weekend, I bet everyone is going to devour it!
I hope you enjoy! :)
These look delicious! My busy college kiddo could really use this for a quick, healthy breakfast!
Such an easy way to make scrambled eggs! Love this!
Thanks! The cardiologist told me egg whites, so I’ve been experimenting, like with canned fruits and different spices. Come spring, fresh fruits will be in order. But now, my microwave daughter will be able to cook them a new way, and she’ll love it!
Just came across this on Pinterest!! Thanks for sharing.
Delicious& easy
Thanks so make for this recipe. I always want eggs in the morning but I am to lazy in morning to get a pan and cook them. It seem like to much work for a half wake person like me . But this so easy. Thanks for this easy cooking technique. Shemi