Microwave eggs

canadacatman
canadacatman Posts: 224 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Has anyone ever used a coffee mug to make eggs for egg mcmuffin and do you need to add any oil for them not to stick. Thanks

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  • rockmama72
    rockmama72 Posts: 815 Member
    I have. I sprayed the mug with cooking spray.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,232 Member
    spray them with oil or cooking spray. also be sure to pop the yolk. I've forgotten a couple of times and always ended up with a egg rocket. you may want to put a paper towel over the cup too. it helps minimize the mess as the egg pops and sputters
  • rockmama72
    rockmama72 Posts: 815 Member
    moyer566 wrote: »
    spray them with oil or cooking spray. also be sure to pop the yolk. I've forgotten a couple of times and always ended up with a egg rocket. you may want to put a paper towel over the cup too. it helps minimize the mess as the egg pops and sputters
    Great advice... I forgot about the egg rocket!
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    For some reason I never had good luck with mugs; growing up I always used a particular pyrex cup like this:
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    I actually don't remember having it stick, but the mug debacles always stuck. I have no idea what the difference was with just using a different dish.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,368 Member
    I usually use a bowl. I don't use oil spray (I don't trust the '0 calorie' claims) and it sticks a little but it's not a huge deal, I just scrape it off.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,232 Member
    I've had horrible luck with not spraying. like had to throw out cups.
    i now use a bowl because it fits on my sandwich better
  • cocates
    cocates Posts: 360 Member
    Francl27 wrote: »
    I usually use a bowl. I don't use oil spray (I don't trust the '0 calorie' claims) and it sticks a little but it's not a huge deal, I just scrape it off.

    ^^This. Just rinse or let it soak right after you finish. It makes clean up a lot easier.

  • ASKyle
    ASKyle Posts: 1,475 Member
    +1 for the little pyrex bowls. Perfect size!

    I love that I can microwave eggs and a sausage patty and make a breakfast sandwich in under a minute.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,368 Member
    cocates wrote: »
    Francl27 wrote: »
    I usually use a bowl. I don't use oil spray (I don't trust the '0 calorie' claims) and it sticks a little but it's not a huge deal, I just scrape it off.

    ^^This. Just rinse or let it soak right after you finish. It makes clean up a lot easier.

    My husband never does it. Then it doesn't wash properly in the dishwasher! Definitely let it soak and wash it by hand first...

    And yeah, it makes making breakfast sandwiches or burritos a breeze!
  • pondee629
    pondee629 Posts: 2,469 Member
    For how long do you "nuke" an egg or two?
  • rbfdac
    rbfdac Posts: 1,057 Member
    I had never heard of this before. I'm eating microwave eggs tonight!
  • BigLifter10
    BigLifter10 Posts: 1,153 Member
    One of my MFP peeps just informed me of microwaving eggs. I've done it the past few mornings...I use one whole egg and three whites, whip with fork, put in micro for 1 min. I had to stir a little for fluffing...and another 20 sec. I tried with added milk to it and they were way too watery even when they were "done". I added some shredded cheese right after taking them out. I don't spray my bowl, but I might next time....I let the dish soak, but I still end up using my gentle scrubber sponge on it to completely remove the residue.
  • glassyo
    glassyo Posts: 7,926 Member
    Hungry Girl has a bunch of egg mug recipes if anyone is interested.

    I also just microwave an egg with some egg whites...sunny side up....or possibly over easy...for a minute and 5 seconds. It usually makes the yolk hardish instead of runny. This way I don't miss out on any yolk yumminess.
  • MsJulesRenee
    MsJulesRenee Posts: 1,180 Member
    edited September 2015
    I make microwave eggs every morning, like them because there's no crunchy overcooked edges and super fast to make. I don't use any spray and they come out fine for me. I use this or a big coffee mug walgreens.com/store/c/telebrands-stone-wave-microwave-cooker/ID=prod6203493-product Don't usually buy "Seen on tv" items but this one does work.
    pondee629 wrote: »
    For how long do you "nuke" an egg or two?

    Scrambled - 1 minute, stir, 30 seconds, stir, 30 seconds if needed and leave in microwave for a couple minutes.
    Over medium - 1 minute 30 seconds, stir, 20 seconds, take out immediately
    "hard boiled" - 2 minutes, leave in microwave for couple minutes
    Cover if you are making anything other than scrambled!
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,251 Member
    I poach in the microwave.
  • BigLifter10
    BigLifter10 Posts: 1,153 Member
    MsJulesRenee wrote: »
    I make microwave eggs every morning, like them because there's no crunchy overcooked edges and super fast to make. I don't use any spray and they come out fine for me. I use this or a big coffee mug walgreens.com/store/c/telebrands-stone-wave-microwave-cooker/ID=prod6203493-product Don't usually buy "Seen on tv" items but this one does work.
    pondee629 wrote: »
    For how long do you "nuke" an egg or two?

    Scrambled - 1 minute, stir, 30 minutes, stir, 30 seconds if needed and leave in microwave for a couple minutes.
    Over medium - 1 minute 30 seconds, stir, 20 seconds, take out immediately
    "hard boiled" - 2 minutes, leave in microwave for couple minutes
    Cover if you are making anything other than scrambled!


    LOL! I have been almost getting one of those cookers for months - my initial thought was for baked apples (and apple crisp)....I love the egg idea....Thanks for posting! Good info!
  • MoiAussi93
    MoiAussi93 Posts: 1,948 Member
    I use a coffee mug to make scrambled eggs. I don't bother spraying or using oil. I just soak it when finished and it's easy enough to clean. I start with 45 seconds and test it...some microwaves take longer than others.
  • glassyo
    glassyo Posts: 7,926 Member
    BigLifter10 wrote: »
    MsJulesRenee wrote: »
    I make microwave eggs every morning, like them because there's no crunchy overcooked edges and super fast to make. I don't use any spray and they come out fine for me. I use this or a big coffee mug walgreens.com/store/c/telebrands-stone-wave-microwave-cooker/ID=prod6203493-product Don't usually buy "Seen on tv" items but this one does work.
    pondee629 wrote: »
    For how long do you "nuke" an egg or two?

    Scrambled - 1 minute, stir, 30 minutes, stir, 30 seconds if needed and leave in microwave for a couple minutes.
    Over medium - 1 minute 30 seconds, stir, 20 seconds, take out immediately
    "hard boiled" - 2 minutes, leave in microwave for couple minutes
    Cover if you are making anything other than scrambled!


    LOL! I have been almost getting one of those cookers for months - my initial thought was for baked apples (and apple crisp)....I love the egg idea....Thanks for posting! Good info!

    Oh! I bought two of those at the 99 cent store to make my eggs but haven't used them yet so yay for the guide!

  • pondee629
    pondee629 Posts: 2,469 Member
    MsJulesRenee wrote: »
    I make microwave eggs every morning, like them because there's no crunchy overcooked edges and super fast to make. I don't use any spray and they come out fine for me. I use this or a big coffee mug walgreens.com/store/c/telebrands-stone-wave-microwave-cooker/ID=prod6203493-product Don't usually buy "Seen on tv" items but this one does work.
    pondee629 wrote: »
    For how long do you "nuke" an egg or two?

    Scrambled - 1 minute, stir, 30 minutes, stir, 30 seconds if needed and leave in microwave for a couple minutes.
    Over medium - 1 minute 30 seconds, stir, 20 seconds, take out immediately
    "hard boiled" - 2 minutes, leave in microwave for couple minutes
    Cover if you are making anything other than scrambled!

    Thanks.
    That scrambled is one minute stir and then 30 SECONDS, right? ;-)
  • MsJulesRenee
    MsJulesRenee Posts: 1,180 Member
    edited September 2015
    yup :) I make/reheat instant rice in it, oatmeal, steam veggies, anything. Had it for two years before I realized how useful it is. I actually want to buy another one so I have a spare.
  • _lyndseybrooke_
    _lyndseybrooke_ Posts: 2,561 Member
    I usually just take my egg and egg white mixture (or just one or the other), whisk it up in a small circular tupperware container, microwave for a minute, stir, then microwave for another minute until it's cooked and in one egg "patty" that fits perfectly on an English muffin.

    I recently discovered that you can crack eggs into a muffin tin, bake them, and store them in a container for up to a week. I found this online and tried it out last week, just microwaving them for about 30 seconds before putting on my breakfast sandwich - it totally worked! And that way I get to keep a slightly runny yolk instead of having it scrambled or in "patty" form.
  • MsJulesRenee
    MsJulesRenee Posts: 1,180 Member
    edited September 2015
    pondee629 wrote: »
    MsJulesRenee wrote: »
    I make microwave eggs every morning, like them because there's no crunchy overcooked edges and super fast to make. I don't use any spray and they come out fine for me. I use this or a big coffee mug walgreens.com/store/c/telebrands-stone-wave-microwave-cooker/ID=prod6203493-product Don't usually buy "Seen on tv" items but this one does work.
    pondee629 wrote: »
    For how long do you "nuke" an egg or two?

    Scrambled - 1 minute, stir, 30 minutes, stir, 30 seconds if needed and leave in microwave for a couple minutes.
    Over medium - 1 minute 30 seconds, stir, 20 seconds, take out immediately
    "hard boiled" - 2 minutes, leave in microwave for couple minutes
    Cover if you are making anything other than scrambled!

    Thanks.
    That scrambled is one minute stir and then 30 SECONDS, right? ;-)

    *blonde* :blush:
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,368 Member
    pondee629 wrote: »
    For how long do you "nuke" an egg or two?

    40 seconds for one egg for me... it's 1100w.

    I can't even imagine how overcooked it would be for 1.5 minute. I don't even stir... lol.
  • MsJulesRenee
    MsJulesRenee Posts: 1,180 Member
    Francl27 wrote: »
    pondee629 wrote: »
    For how long do you "nuke" an egg or two?

    40 seconds for one egg for me... it's 1100w.

    I can't even imagine how overcooked it would be for 1.5 minute. I don't even stir... lol.

    I make 2 eggs plus an egg white! lol, that would be too long for one egg
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