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5-Minute Mug Scrambled Eggs

Creamy scrambled eggs cooked right in a mug in the microwave—no dirty pan required. Served with buttered toast and coffee for a perfect grab-and-go breakfast.

Total time
5 min
Servings
1
Calories
220
Protein
16g
5-Minute Mug Scrambled Eggs
quicksimpleamericanvegetarianeggscreamysoftweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Crack eggs into a microwave-safe mug and whisk with milk, salt, and pepper until combined.

  2. Step 2

    Microwave on high for 45 seconds, then stir with a fork, breaking up any large curds.

  3. Step 3

    Microwave another 30 seconds until eggs are set but still creamy.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in cheddar cheese while eggs are hot and still steaming.

  5. Step 5

    Serve immediately with buttered toast and black coffee.

Tools you’ll need

  • microwave-safe mug (12 oz)
  • fork

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