Microwave Mug Eggs (2-Minute Protein Breakfast)

Two-minute fluffy mug eggs you cook in the microwave—high protein, customizable, and cleaner than a skillet. Perfect for rushed mornings or dorm cooking.

Prep
1 min
Cook
2 min
Total Time
3 min
Servings
1
Difficulty
easy
  • breakfast
  • quick
  • microwave
  • high-protein
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Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 2egg
  • 2tbspmilk
  • 2tbspcheddar cheese, shredded
  • 0.13tspsalt
  • pinchblack pepper
  • 1/2tspbutter, softened(optional)

Nutrition

Calories

240

Protein

18g

36% DV

% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Lightly butter or spray a microwave-safe mug.

  2. 2

    Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until frothy (20–30 seconds).

  3. 3

    Microwave on high 40–45 seconds; stir, scraping sides and bottom.

  4. 4

    Microwave another 25–35 seconds until softly set with a glossy center.

  5. 5

    Fold in cheese; rest 30 seconds so residual heat finishes cooking.

  6. 6

    Top with optional hot sauce, herbs, or salsa and serve.