I love making (and eating) these fun, easy and fast microwave scrambles I call Egg in a Mug Microwave Omelets. They’re just a perfect little omelet for one done in the microwave in a mug in just a couple of minutes.

Egg in a Mug – this is spinach, ricotta & Parmesan

All you do is microwave any veggies, add your eggs and microwave for a minute, stir and then add any meat or cheese. Pop it back in the microwave for another 30 seconds or so to finish it off. Tada! Egg in a Mug Microwave Omelets at the ready! And best of all? No messy pan!

About Egg in a Mug Microwave Omelets:

Egg in a Mug is a perfect thing to toss together for a quick breakfast & you can probably make one in your breakroom microwave at work, they’re so fast. Or maybe you need a high protein snack after a workout or a little midnight snack? Egg in a Mug will have you covered.

Or maybe you have a family with varied diets and or tastes – you (or they) can toss together your individual microwave omelets, and they’re easily customized. You might want to prepare a little plate of ingredients the night before. Or let’s say you are at a cabin or ski lodge and there are multiple people getting up and out at different times. Why not put a spread out of varied veggies and meats and let everyone make their own Egg in a Mug when they’re ready? Leftovers can be tossed in a salad that evening.

It was my brother that first gave me this idea, and I ran with it. I wish I would have made Egg in a Mug for the kids when they were young – they don’t take much more time than making cereal and would have been so much better for them. Even me, so NOT a morning person, could have handled making Egg in a Mug!

Egg in a Mug – this is Kalamata olive & Feta

Making Egg in a Mug Microwave Omelets:

While everyone I know knows I’m not a morning person, I don’t know if anyone knows how much I underutilize my microwave. I recently learned how to make the most perfect asparagus in the microwave as well as poached eggs, and now, these! And I’m hooked!

Microwaves vary in strength, mugs will be different sizes and thicknesses and even the size of the egg or what you’re putting in your Egg in a Mug are all variables that can affect the cooking time. The first time you make your Egg in a Mug, you’re going to want to watch it very closely and be prepared to experiment a bit. Timing might vary.

Just so you know, I made all the Egg in a Mugs in a larger mug and just transferred them for serving to the smaller mugs. It’s easier to stir in a big mug and the mixture expands enough that it needs a big mug to cook in or it might drip and make a mess. Bonus for cooking in one big mug? Only one mug has to be cleaned of cooked egg. Not that it was that difficult to clean, but if you’ve cooked eggs, I’m sure you know what I mean – you have to use the scrubby part of the sponge and it gets all gooky…plus, I’m lazy and always looking for the easy way out! If I can pass a good tip on to you, that makes my day!

Egg in a Mug Microwave Omelets

What to put in your Egg in a Mug Microwave Omelets?

Wow, was this true confession day, or what? Now you all know I’m not a morning person, lazy, and never really learned how to use the microwave, lol!

These little mugs can be adapted to almost any flavor that would be great with scrambled eggs or omelets. Classic flavors like the Denver Omelette, Spanish Omelet, Quiche Lorraine, etc., are always great, but there are so many wonderful combinations.

Maybe you’d like to think outside the box? Maybe you’d like Pizza Egg in a Mug Microwave Omelets or  Mexican Egg in a Mug Microwave Omelets. I keep thinking Egg Foo Yung, but haven’t gotten around to it. You’re only limited by your imagination – well, that and what’s in your fridge…

Egg in a Mug Microwave Omelets

Some Suggestions for Egg in a Mug Microwave Omelets:

Meats: Anything that’s cooked smoked, preserved or cured. Bacon, sausage, ham, pepperoni, salami, lunch meats, chorizo, leftover chicken, pork or steak.

Cheese: It’s nice to have at least one melty cheese and maybe a hard one, too. Think basic cheeses but also Feta, Goat cheese, Ricotta, Cottage or even American. Hey, it’s your omelet!

Vegetables: A few finely diced onions work well, but make sure to finely dice or they may lend a raw taste. Think veggies that need little to no cooking like bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, zucchini. A small dice is key so it cooks quickly in the microwave. If already cooked, like leftover veggies, add in after the first minute of cooking.

Add-ins: Don’t forget other fun add-ins like olives, salsas, pizza or spaghetti sauce, hot sauce, sriracha, etc.

So what would you put in your Egg in a Mug Microwave Omelets?

Egg in a Mug – this is ham and cheddar

Set out all the “fixings” if you have guests – everyone can make their own.

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