rushed for time.. do you microwave your eggs?

kbc525
kbc525 Posts: 149
in Food and Nutrition
I've never done it, nor did my parents.. we've always cooked them up in a pan... but sometimes i don't have that 10 minutes because i woke up late, and I know if I don't start with breakfast at home, my day will be out of control..

how do you do it? do you recommend it? how long ? recipes? anyone?
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  • Erica0718
    Erica0718 Posts: 469 Member
    this morning I was in a rush so I had microwaved eggs with low sodium ham and a wedge of laughing cow cheese.

    Spray the dish you are using to microwave the eggs in with cooking spray, add whatever you want and microwave. If I use two eggs I usually microwave mine for 1:40-2:00 mins stop and stir half way.
  • that70sfan
    that70sfan Posts: 9
    All the time! If I want it plain, I break 2-3 eggs and put them in a round bowl and microwave usually between 1.5-2 minutes on high. I then sprinkle on cheese or put it on whole wheat toast, etc. I also love mixing in salsa with the raw eggs and then microwaving it. Adds vegetables and flavor with very little calories added!
  • chunkydunk714
    chunkydunk714 Posts: 784 Member
    at work I do but at home I cook them in the pan.

    When I cook them in the micro, its for about a minute and a half ...then i take it out, give it a stir and see if it needs more time. If so, then for 30 seconds.
  • MonicaT1972
    MonicaT1972 Posts: 512
    I love microwave eggs. I have a silicone steamer with a lid (prevents explosions) that I cook them in. Long live rubber textured eggs~!!!
  • lorib75
    lorib75 Posts: 490 Member
    Yes, my parents worked so I had to do my own breakfast as a kid. Spray bowl with non stick cooking spray. Scramble the eggs in the bowl. Heat. Eat.
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    Yuck, can't stand the texture in the microwave. I have made soft boiled eggs in the coffee pot at work though. If I know I am going to have a rough week, I usually have a few hard boiled eggs in the fridge just in case.
  • jerendeb
    jerendeb Posts: 55 Member
    Yeah, I can scramble them country style (stir them around without beating them first) in a pan faster than micro-wave and the quality is much better. Nothing against microwaves, just certain foods are better in my opinion.
  • heytherestephy
    heytherestephy Posts: 356 Member
    We microwave eggs at my work for breakfast sandwiches, we usually just stick them in a microwaveable dish (at home I use a regular bowl), stir them up a bit and microwave until there isn't any gooey bits.
  • SavCal71
    SavCal71 Posts: 350 Member
    I don't microwave them, but I can fry an egg in about 2 minutes, and scramble them in about 5. I don't find the microwave a big time saver.
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    I have a microwave egg cooker that cooks 2 eggs separately and I keep it at work because that's where I eat my "real" breakfast.
  • tristanathan
    tristanathan Posts: 40
    Check out www.hungry-girl.com. She offers several recipes of what she lovingly calls "egg mugs." They are all made in the microwave. I've microwaved egg substitute a lot and it usually turns out pretty decent.
  • nisijam5
    nisijam5 Posts: 9,964 Member
    I poach them in water from the microwave...then have a high fiber muffin with a piece of lean ham
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    You can do amazing things in a Ziploc Bag. And the Steamer Bags are awesome.

    http://www.outdoorcook.com/article1072.php
  • zooathome
    zooathome Posts: 20
    Ive taught my kids on how to cook eggs in microwave. They will usually have 2-3 eggs and cook it in a coffee mug! They add cheese and ham, and salt and pepper. You must spray it cooking spray first.
    Ive been adding sofrito, crushed red pepper flakes and sometimes a tsp of light sour cream to help fluff them up. Along with onion and lots of green peppers.
  • needles85365
    needles85365 Posts: 491 Member
    No, I'll take the 10 min, but it doesnt take that long. Microwave makes them rubbery
  • GeorgiaTina
    GeorgiaTina Posts: 32
    I too have a microwave egg cooker. It takes just about 1 minute. I love it when I have no time in the mornings.
  • MrDude_1
    MrDude_1 Posts: 2,510 Member
    I didnt even know you could microwave them... it takes less the 5mins to actually make them in a pan...

    well, unless you count the time it takes to clean the pan.. but I dont do that if im in a rush....
  • alexbusnello
    alexbusnello Posts: 1,010 Member
    All the time unless it's sunny side up or over easy.
  • CMcBryer
    CMcBryer Posts: 139 Member
    Hard boil them and peel them the night before. In the morning just Grab n Go.
  • maab_connor
    maab_connor Posts: 3,927 Member
    i have a tupperware egg cooker, but i've even tossed an egg and some cheese into a coffee cup.

    just make sure to BREAK THE YOLK. or it will explode.
  • sunnyside1213
    sunnyside1213 Posts: 1,205 Member
    I scramble mine with a little water, pepper, and Parmesan cheese.(You can add salsa, any cheese, any veggies, or ham if you like.) Microwave about a minute with a stir at 30 seconds. I also poach eggs in the microwave. Heat a small amount of water for 1 minute, drop egg in, pierce the yolk, cover bowl with a saucer, microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute depending on the microwave. (My new one is twice as fast as the old.) Pour off the water. I use a slotted spoon. Julia Child always put her poached eggs on a dish towel to get them really dry. Paper towels work too.
  • shellyroseg
    shellyroseg Posts: 18 Member
    I found this receipt on MFP. I usually have breakfast at work and these do the trick. I added mushrooms and a few black olives to the batch I made:

    I make these and freeze them in freezer bags 2 in each. takes only a minute to nuke them and away you go!


    1 onion
    1 green pepper
    4 cloves garlic
    1TBSP olive oil
    1 cup frozen or fresh spinach
    12 eggs
    1 cup fat reduced mozzarella cheese
    3 TBSP bacon bits

    Chop garlic and saute in oil. In the meantime chop the spinach, onion and green pepper. When garlic starts to turn light brown add green pepper, onion and spinach. Cook til spinach is done. Set aside to cool.
    In seperate bowl, whip eggs, cheese and bacon bits. when veggies cooled add them to this.
    Mix together. Spoon into muffin tins sprayed with cooking spray.
    Bake approx 20 mins in 350F preheated oven
    Makes 18

    Per serving
    103 cals
    2g carbs
    7g fat
    9g protein
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    When I don't have time to cook my eggs in the morning, I just don't eat any. Same for any other meal during the day.

    Going a few hours with a few hundred fewer calories is not a problem (and may even be healthy).
  • DizzyNurse
    DizzyNurse Posts: 17
    I have done it but I am not super thrilled with the texture...
    Sometimes I'll cook them in a pan the night before and just warm them in the microwave the next morning. I also keep hard boiled eggs on hand in the fridge for emergencies.
  • ChristyRunStarr
    ChristyRunStarr Posts: 1,600 Member
    I used to always use a pan but then someone (on here actually) told me a fast way to make scrambled eggs-take some cheese (I use laughing cow wedges) and eggs and put them in the microwave in a cup for 60 seconds. Very yummy and done fast!
  • jdploki70
    jdploki70 Posts: 343
    scramble, put in ceramic bowl, hit the one minute quickset, consume. I usually put mine on a bagel thin with a slice of cheese.
  • lisy28
    lisy28 Posts: 156 Member
    all the time and egg whites i usually do them for 45 seconds to a min
  • jsidel126
    jsidel126 Posts: 694 Member
    I break one large egg in a saucer, break yolk and scramble with fork, microwave for 1.10, place the egg on an english muffin with a chicken sausage patty (also cooked in the uwave)...Filling...
  • prjoy98
    prjoy98 Posts: 250 Member
    If you dont want to scramble them and want sunny side..spray the microwaveable container, crack the egg, with a fork carefully poke the yolk twice in intersecting lines (it prevents the yolk from exploding) and the microwave at 60-70% heat for 45 seconds or longer depending on consistency desired.
  • Leigh_b
    Leigh_b Posts: 576 Member
    I hardboil a dozen every Sunday and then if I don't have time to cook in the morning I just eat one of those. My kids like them too.

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