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Microwave Omelette (in a cup)
With only a few easy ingredients and a couple of minutes, microwave omelettes are perfect for breakfast all week long!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 213 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Snacks , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 2 tablespoons shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons mix-ins below
Instructions
- Whisk eggs with salt & pepper.
- Spray a coffee mug with cooking spray (or rub with oil).
- Place butter in the bottom of the mug.
- Add eggs and microwave 45 seconds.
- Stir in half of the cheese and all of the mix ins. Microwave an additional 35-45 seconds or until the eggs are cooked through.
- Top with remaining cheese and rest 30 seconds.
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Notes
- Optional mix-ins:
- green onions, bell peppers, cooked sausage, cooked bacon, cooked mushrooms, ham, spinach, asparagus, broccoli
- Cook times will vary based on your microwave and the shape of the mug you choose. Check the omelette a little bit early or add extra time if needed.
- Whisk the eggs with a fork until they are a pale yellow color, you should see no bits of white or yolk.
- Add a teaspoon or so of water or milk to make the eggs extra fluffy.
- Add the mix-ins once the eggs are partially set to keep them from sinking to the bottom.
- Do not overcook. the eggs will continue to cook once removed from the microwave.
Nutrition Information
Calories
213
(11%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
352mg
(117%)
Sodium
267mg
(11%)
Potassium
136mg
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
715IU
(14%)
Calcium
136mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 213 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 352mg | 117% |
| Sodium | 267mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 136mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 715IU | 14% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.