Have you ever tried making scrambled eggs in the microwave? They won't win any awards over those cooked on the stove top (or over an open fire!), but these eggs will certainly do a in a pinch. Here's how we do it...
First, find yourself a microwaveable bowl. Any size or shape will do, but make sure the bowl isn't too shallow. Crack one to three eggs into the bowl, add a pinch of salt or other seasonings, and whisk them until everything is combined.
Figuring out the best cooking time on your microwave will take a bit of trial and error. Start with one minute on high and work from there. Be careful of overcooking, though! In the microwave, eggs can very quickly go from raw to completely dehydrated and rubbery.
We've also found that we get the best eggs if we cook them in 30 second bursts and stir them in between. This helps the eggs to cook more evenly and they end up fluffier.
Because they stay more compact, microwaved eggs are also great for breakfast sandwiches. Just toast yourself some bread while the eggs are cooking, add a piece of cheese, and you have breakfast to go!
Like we said, eggs in the microwave don't really hold a candle to those cooked on the stove top. But if you only have access to a microwave, or you only have a minute to get yourself ready for the day and out the door, being able to quickly cook yourself some scrambled eggs comes in handy.
Give it a try!
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I used these gadgets - they do a pretty good microwave version of a poached egg. They're one of the few unitaskers that I permit in my kitchen...
http://www.eggs.ca/contestspromos/default.aspx
With eggs in the microwave, you should add a tsp. of water to the eggs to keep them hydrated. Also, I find that adding a small pat of butter makes them taste better too. Oh, and microwaved eggs climb the container that they're in, keep that in mind.
I used to cook eggs in the microwave to make egg and cheese sandwiches. I used a coffee mug, it cooks the egg into a small, round piece perfect to put on an english muffin.
I LOVE microwave eggs. Everybody thinks I'm crazy. You can also add shredded cheese to the egg mixture before popping it in the microwave-- easy cheesy eggs!
Like ChzPlz, I have a little gadget, but I use mine to also hold a bulb of garlic when it's not being used (dark place with air circulation):
http://www.amazon.com/Micro-Egg-Microwave-Cooking-Cup/dp/B000I5NXBU/ref=cm_lmf_tit_2
Agreed on the cheese mixture -- I have been making micro-eggs since I was about 6 years old; it's a great thing to teach kids to make if they'll be unattended for a while; eggs (and eggs with cheese!) are a healthy snack. I used to do one egg, a little milk, a tiny bit of butter, and 2 40-second microwave bursts and one 20 sec, fluffing with a fork in between.
This was maybe the first thing I was taught to cook! I was on my own for breakfast Saturday mornings and my mom showed me how to do this.
Sorry to ick your wow but this makes me go ewww. Eggs on the stove take 2 minutes and turn out tender and delicious -- why bother with the microwave?
It's also useful to spray the bowl with one of those baking sprays (like EVOO spray, or whatever). It keeps the eggs from sticking too much to the bowl.
I use egg beaters in the microwave almost every day.
My parents taught me how to microwave eggs when I was younger, and I often added a tablespoon of milk to the bowl in order to get richer, fluffier eggs. It definitely helps!
My parents taught us kids how to microwave scrambled eggs when we were small and I still like them (although I rarely do it any more).
You need to add milk and stir ever 20 or 30 seconds. Otherwise it's a great way to cook eggs.
I would never be in enough of a pinch to make me eat eggs scrambled in a microwave. Better to grab a banana on the run. You can cook them as quickly and ever so much more tastily in a skillet. BUT it's a matter of how sensitive your taste buds are. Someone who grew up being served microwaved eggs grows accustomed to them I guess, and isn't that a shame?
When I was in college, I learned to cook up a whole meal using just a microwave. Eggs were the start of a whole slew of good microwave meals. Some other great microwave tricks....
- You can steam salmon in the microwave
- Asparagus rinsed off and wrapped in wax paper microwaves great! (as do any veggies that are good steamed)
- couscous, and many other basic grains, can be cooked in the microwave. Add some spices, raisins, nuts, shredded carrots, and it's a yummy Mediterranean side dish.
For the people turning up their noses at this, I can only assume they've never lived in a dorm. When a microwave is your only option, you do what you have to do -- and you can really only eat so many bananas and so much peanut butter. I used this technique in college (add a bit of water, stop and stir at 30 seconds) to make breakfast burritos.
The egg debris is darn hard to get off your bowls afterward, though.
I seriously prefer microwaved scrambled eggs. Moist, fluffy, yummy.
We did this last night, and we do it all the time for delicious brinner (breakfast for dinner)
We do it for breakfast sandwiches. Either on toast, or english muffin. And it works fantastic. I used to try to do it on the stove and it just does not work. If anyone has an idea on how to make perfect sandwich sized eggs, that hold together in once piece, only getting one bowl and a fork dirty in 2 minutes, i would like to know... I even have one of those single egg pans, and yes it works, but still not that good.
My technique: We have pyrex glass bowls. A smaller size that is good for english muffins (perfect actually) and another size that is perfect for toast. 1 egg in the small bowl, 2 in the big one. Spray your bowl with PAM or something similar (essential if you want them to clean easily), put your eggs in, scramble with a fork, add milk, scramble more. In the microwave. 2 min for 1 small bowl. 3 min for 2 small bowls at once. 3 min for 1 big bowl.
They come out perfect. The eggs make a difference too. Some pop in the microwave. We did it last night, 2 eggs each, and we had 2 different kinds of eggs. Amazing how one kind worked so much better. They didn't pop and go all over and the end result was much better.
I do eggs in the microwave all the time. It's really simple, and I thrive off of the convenience! I kid myself every morning that I have enough time to make eggs traditionally, and the microwave always wins.
I agree that doing the heating in spurts, with stirring in between works out best. I like to add a little bit of dried onion mix and a splash of milk to them, and they turn out fantastic.
I also find that egg whites don't turn out as well as regular eggs, or even Egg Beaters.
I would starve without this! Add toast and a tomato slice and you have breakfast in about 2 minutes. I make mine in a coffee mug, too.
My. Micro-omelettes come out great. Better than stove top.
Good idea when traveling!
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I microwave my 2 scrambled eggs every morning with a splash of half and half and maybe a quarter pat of butter. The results are delicious; every morning they're some of the best eggs I've ever eaten.
I just experimented a little and put together some of the ideas above with my own taste buds guiding the way. This is what I came up with and it was delicious and satisfying. And all only 300 calories.
BREAKFAST TACOS
-5.2 cup pyrex bowl sprayed with olive oil spray.
-2 teaspoons of salsa
-Whisked together and microwaved on high for 30 seconds. Fluff with fork and microwave for another 30 seconds.
-Wrap 2 corn tortillas in paper towel and microwave on high for 30 seconds.
-While tortillas are microwaving, fluff egg mixture again and grate 1-2 TBS cheddar into it. Stir. This egg mixture is fairly soft, but you may continue microwaving and fork fluffing at 10 second intervals until reaching the consistency that pleases you.
-Divide egg mixture between tortillas, top each with 2 tsp. of plain Greek yogurt (ala sour cream) and a teaspoon more of salsa. ENJOY
I could also see that the eggs were beginning to have the consistency of an omelette after the second 30 second microwaving (before fluffing with fork). Next time I'm going to try microwaving for only 15-20 seconds for the second microwaving, then adding some chopped onion, ham and cheddar onto the egg mixture and folding in half and microwaving for an additional 20 seconds for an omelette. Think it might be pretty good.