Q&A for How to Make Scrambled Eggs in a Microwave

Yes, you can add cheese to them.

Using microwaves to cook eggs is safe and won't cause any health issues as long as you follow the instructions here.

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.

It should be an average microwave. As long as it's on 100% power, like the instructions, you should be good to go. That equates to the 'high' setting on the microwave.

Yes, as long as it's thoroughly lubricated.

It is preferred that your cooking container be greased to ensure the eggs do not stick. You can use any type of greasing method. If you don't want to use oil, consider butter instead, which will add to the taste of the eggs.

It should only take 1 - 2 minutes, but make sure to keep stirring in between!

Yes, but ham should go on after you cook it. Don't combine them in a microwave.

Yes. You also might add mozzarella cheese.

You do not need to, but it is highly recommended. It will help keep the eggs from sticking to the bowl.

Usually, no; some microwaves make a popping sound when something's been in there for too long.

No. It expires when it says it will on the package. Lots of food uses heated milk.

You can substitute water but your eggs will not be as creamy. You can also substitute plain yogurt or a little cream.

No, you can substitute water.

Of course you can! However, to prevent the chicken nuggets from overcooking, cook the eggs first, then when the eggs are done cooking, you cook the chicken nuggets for approximately 1 minute and then add the chicken nuggets to the scrambled egg dish.

Adding salt (and a pinch of baking soda) to the water will prevent the eggs from cracking and exploding!