Easy Scrambled Eggs in the Microwave
If you want a super quick hack to make a delicious meal, then cooking scrambled eggs in the microwave is going to be a game changer. Perfect for a quick breakfast, fast lunch, or part of a nutritious evening meal. You have to give it a try.
Who doesn’t love a simple shortcut to make something delicious? The microwave is one of those underrated kitchen appliances. Many of us have them, but often they are just used to reheat food. Not anymore.
Cooking scrambled eggs in the microwave is a simple and easy way to make something delicious. You could serve them with toast for a delicious breakfast or add them to a wrap with other ingredients for a tasty brunch or lunch.
Scrambled Eggs in the Microwave
Scrambled eggs go with many other nutritious foods, and cooking them in the microwave is fast and efficient.
Not only will the microwave give you speedy results, but it also uses the least amount of energy in the kitchen. There is less mess as you are using one bowl, and you will have food that the whole family will love ready in seconds.
How great is that? So if you want to know more about making scrambled eggs in the microwave, this is how to do it.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy to make – perfect when you need a quick breakfast on busy mornings.
- Simple ingredients – ones you probably have at home but, if not, are available at any grocery store.
Ingredients
You will need:
You will also need:
- A small microwave-safe bowl
- Microwave
How to Make Microwaved Scrambled Eggs
1. In a deep bowl suitable for heating in a microwave oven, beat in three eggs, pour in milk, and add salt. You can also add any spices you like; we have suggested a few later in this post.
2. Thoroughly mix everything with a fork or whisk until everything is combined together.
3. Put the bowl in the microwave and cook on medium power (800-1000). After 30 seconds, remove the bowl from the microwave and mix the eggs with a fork. They will partially begin to seize from above. This also helps to get that scrambled egg texture.
4. Place the bowl in the microwave for another 30 seconds. The scrambled eggs will be almost ready at this point. Stir it again. Since the eggs are still slightly damp, you can continue to cook until the desired consistency is reached.
5. After 15 seconds, the scramble becomes less moist and can be served. However, if dry scramble is your goal, continue cooking it in 15-second pulses until you get the texture you want. One or two pulses of 15 seconds will be enough.
Enjoy your scrambled eggs cooked in the microwave. Serve with your preferred accompaniments.
Substitutions & Variations
- Add some additional seasonings for extra flavor. You could add some turmeric for the health properties, black pepper, chili powder, or flakes for that extra kick, or even some curry powder if you are enjoying the eggs at lunchtime or as part of an evening meal.
- Add some tomatoes or chopped chives to the eggs. Give it a good mix with each microwave interval to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Cooked veg will also work well with this. You could add some cooked mushrooms, peppers, or even cooked potatoes chopped small.
- Why not add some cooked meat to the eggs? Ham, chopped sausages, or bacon would be great additions to this scrambled egg recipe.
Notes and Tips
- Make sure you don’t do more than 15-second bursts in the microwave. This will ensure that you can keep the eggs moving as well as ensure that they don’t overcook.
- Always use a microwave-safe bowl when cooking anything in the microwave.
- Make sure the eggs are whisked completely before adding them to the microwave to cook.
Frequently Asked Questions
Scrambled eggs can be served in a variety of ways. Traditionally, you would enjoy them with buttery toast. They also work well with smoked salmon, smashed avocado, or as part of a full English breakfast.
Scrambled eggs are best served straight away. You can store them by letting them cool and adding them to an airtight container, but it’s recommended that you eat them within a day. They won’t reheat well either, but you can enjoy cooked eggs cold.
While this is a simple way to make scrambled eggs, saving you time and money, you can cook them on the stove just as easily.
Add the whisked eggs to a frying pan with a bit of butter and seasonings, and then fry for a few minutes. You will need to keep the egg moving; otherwise, you will end up with an omelet instead.
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Scrambled Eggs in the Microwave
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1/5 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a deep bowl suitable for heating in a microwave oven, beat in three eggs, pour in milk and add salt. You can also add any spices you like.
- Thoroughly mix everything with a fork or whisk until completely combined.
- Put the bowl in the microwave and cook on medium power (800-1000). After 30 seconds, remove the bowl from the microwave and mix the eggs with a fork. They will partially begin to seize from above.
- Place the bowl in the microwave for another 30 seconds. The scrambled eggs will be almost ready at this point, stir it again. Since the eggs are still slightly damp, you can continue to cook until the desired consistency is reached.
- After 15 seconds, the scramble becomes less moist and can be served. However, if dry scramble is your goal, continue cooking it in 15 second pulses until you get the texture you want. One or two pulses of 15 seconds will be enough.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, is intended to serve as an estimate only, and is provided for informational purposes. The accuracy of nutritional information is not guaranteed.
