How to Make Fluffy Microwaved Scrambled Eggs

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Creamy, bouncy, and salty—scrambled eggs are certainly one tasty breakfast dish, but making them on the stove can be such a hassle. Cooking scrambled eggs in the microwave is a breeze and only takes about a minute of your time and 1 microwave-safe dish! Keep reading to learn how to scramble eggs in the microwave (and how to make them even tastier with other delish toppings and ingredients).

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of milk or water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Butter or oil (to grease the dish)

Makes 1 serving

Method 1
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Cooking the Eggs

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  1. Rub a little butter or oil in the bottom of a microwave-safe dish or mug, or spray the inside of the container with cooking spray. This ensures that the eggs won’t stick to the side of the dish as it cooks, making them easier to remove. [1]
    • If you plan on making a breakfast sandwich with scrambled eggs, consider using a mug to help the eggs form into a small, circular shape.
    • For any other variation, use whichever microwave-safe bowl, mug, or cup you’d like.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make Scrambled Eggs in a Microwave
    Carefully crack the eggs into your chosen dish or mug like you would on a skillet. Then, add your choice of milk to the eggs. [2]
    • Try using half-and-half for creamier scrambled eggs.
    • Consider a milk alternative, such as soy, hemp, or almond milk.
    • Substitute the milk with water for dairy-free eggs.

    Tip: For a larger portion, feel free to use 3 to 4 eggs and 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of milk. However, avoid cooking more than 4 eggs at a time, which could affect the eggs’ consistency.

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  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make Scrambled Eggs in a Microwave
    Use a fork or a whisk to vigorously mix the eggs for 10 to 20 seconds. Then, sprinkle in salt and pepper to taste. [3]
    • Mix the eggs just until the yolks and whites are combined. Beating a lot of air into the eggs could make them puff up too much in the microwave.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Make Scrambled Eggs in a Microwave
    Place the uncovered dish in the microwave and heat the eggs on full power in 30-second intervals for 1.5 to 2 minutes. Stir the eggs after each 30-second interval so they scramble as they cook. [4]
    • The eggs are done cooking when they’re firm and no longer liquidy.
  5. Use oven mitts to carefully remove the hot dish from the microwave. Stir the eggs a final time to loosen them. Then, transfer them to another plate or eat them directly from the microwave-safe dish—but be careful! The eggs will be very hot immediately out of the microwave, so consider waiting a minute or so before eating. [5]
    • If you have leftover eggs, transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to 3 days.
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Method 2
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Microwaved Egg Mix-Ins

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Make Scrambled Eggs in a Microwave
    Stop the microwave about 1 minute before the eggs are finished cooking. Then, stir in a handful of shredded or crumbled cheese. Use your favorite cheese or try common egg-cheese pairings like cheddar, parmesan, feta, or goat cheese. [6]
    • If you forget to add cheese to the eggs while they cook, no worries! Scatter shredded cheese over the cooked eggs when they're done. Then, pop them back into the microwave for 5 to 10 seconds to melt the cheese.
    • For an extra-creamy texture, stir a few spoonfuls of cream or cottage cheese into the eggs before microwaving them.
  2. Since eggs cook quickly in the microwave, stirring in fully cooked meat is the safest bet. Try adding a small handful of chopped bacon, ham, sausage, or chorizo into the eggs about 30 seconds before they're finished microwaving. [7]
    • Save time in the kitchen by purchasing precooked bacon and heating it in the microwave .
    • Add flaked smoked salmon or trout for a slightly smoky flavor.
  3. Spoon your scrambled eggs onto toast once they come out of the microwave. Then, top them with cheese, bacon, tomato, and/or avocado. Spread a little mayonnaise or butter onto another piece of toast, place it on top of your eggs and toppings, and boom! You’ve made a quick and tasty breakfast sandwich. [8]
    • Elevate your sandwich by using a toasted English muffin or bagel instead of plain toast.
    • If you made the scrambled eggs in a mug, simply flip the mug upside down to turn the scrambled eggs directly onto the bread.
  4. Put about 1 cup (210 g) of frozen shredded or cubed potatoes into your dish and microwave them for 1 to 1.5 minutes. [9] Then, crack in 2 eggs and mix them into the potatoes with a fork. Heat the mixture for 1.5 to 2 more minutes (or until the eggs are cooked), stopping and stirring the hash every 30 seconds.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Make Scrambled Eggs in a Microwave
    Mince your favorite fresh herbs and sprinkle them over the cooked scrambled eggs just before you eat them. [10] Try using light, leafy herbs like basil, tarragon, or parsley.
    • If you don't have access to fresh herbs, don’t fret! Sprinkle dried herbs into the eggs before you microwave them for a similar effect.
    • For added pizzazz, stir pesto into the eggs once cooked.
  6. Watermark wikiHow to Make Scrambled Eggs in a Microwave
    If you don't have time to add things to the eggs before you cook them, you can still season them before eating. Try squirting hot sauce, ketchup, or soy sauce over the eggs, or spoon fresh salsa or pico de gallo onto them. [11]
    • For a quick seasoning, sprinkle a little spice blend, such as za'atar or garam masala, over the eggs.
    • For an umami flavor, serve the eggs with kimchi, furikake, or sriracha.
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    The taste is probably the same, but you will notice a distinct difference in the texture. When you cook in a pan, the coagulating egg is broken into fragments as you are stirring, making it lighter. You obviously can't do this in a microwave, so you run the risk of it setting into an amorphous lump, more like an omelet. Both are just as good to eat, though.
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      • Don't just limit yourself to salt and pepper! Add whatever spices you want. If you add too much sauce or salsa before cooking, however, it may alter the texture of the eggs.
      • If you are using a microwave under 1100 watts, then try increasing the cooking time by 30 seconds to 1 minute and 45 seconds more.
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      • Microwave-safe mixing bowl or mug
      • Whisk or fork
      • Microwave

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      1. ↑ https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/how-to-make-scrambled-eggs-in-the-microwave-article
      2. ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/90-second-scrambled-eggs-234687
      3. ↑ https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/how-to-make-scrambled-eggs-in-the-microwave-article
      4. ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/90-second-scrambled-eggs-234687
      5. ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/90-second-scrambled-eggs-234687
      6. ↑ https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/how-to-make-scrambled-eggs-in-the-microwave-article
      7. ↑ https://www.bhg.com/recipe/meatlovers-scrambled-eggs/
      8. ↑ https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/microwave-egg-sandwich-with-cheddar-and-avocado
      9. ↑ https://www.thecreativebite.com/easy-microwave-scrambled-egg-cup-recipes/
      1. ↑ https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/melissa-darabian/velvet-scrambled-eggs-with-fresh-herbs-recipe-1925932
      2. ↑ https://paleoleap.com/10-one-ingredient-wonders-jazz-eggs/

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      To make scrambled eggs in a microwave, start by coating a microwave-safe bowl with cooking spray or butter. Once the bowl is coated, crack 2 eggs into it and whisk in 1 tablespoon of milk. Add any salt and pepper you'd like, then beat the egg mixture for 10-20 seconds until the yolks and whites are combined. Put the uncovered bowl in the microwave and heat the eggs for 1-2 minutes on full power, stopping every 30 seconds to stir them so they scramble as they cook. Once they're done, stir the eggs a final time to loosen them, and enjoy! To learn about microwave scrambled eggs variations that you can try, read on!

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