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Microwave Egg Caprese Breakfast Cups
Just a spoonful of homemade pesto sauce adds plenty of flavor to these microwave eggs. Cooking time will vary depending on if you cook one or two eggs in the ramekin and how many ramekins you cook at once. And remember, cooking time will vary depending on the wattage of your microwave.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Calories: 262 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 lices thinly sliced ham
- shredded mozzarella or provolone , or a mix of the two
- 2 eggs
- basil pesto sauce
- cherry tomatoes , cut in half
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh basil leaves if desired
Instructions
- Layer the slices of ham on the bottom and up the sides of a ramekin or small bowl pressing into the creases and ruffling the edges then sprinkle with the cheese.
- Crack the eggs into the ramekins and add a dollop of pesto over the eggs with a few cherry tomato halves and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Place in the microwave and cover with a microwave plate cover and cook on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds or until the whites are set, adding additional 20 second bursts if needed. All microwaves will cook differently so play around with the amount of time. If cooking more than one set of eggs at a time allow for more cooking time as well. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and more kosher salt and black pepper if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
362mg
(121%)
Sodium
790mg
(33%)
Potassium
282mg
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
475IU
(10%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 362mg | 121% |
| Sodium | 790mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 282mg | 6% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 475IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.