Eggs are one of the most versatile protein sources out there — and a grocery list staple. If all you have is a carton of eggs in your fridge, a quick and easy breakfast, lunch, a snack, or dinner is likely only a few minutes away. While you can scramble eggs in a pan or poach eggs on the stovetop, we'd like to throw the microwave into the ring for a friendly face-off.
Can you cook eggs in the microwave?
Yes, you can make scrambled eggs, poached eggs, chawanmushi, and frittatas in the microwave, and easily! But why should you cook your eggs in the microwave? Not only is cooking eggs in the microwave faster and easier than making them on the stove, but the clean-up is so much easier, too. Usually, you can prep, cook, and serve your microwaved eggs all in one bowl, dish, or mug.
What you need to make eggs in the microwave
Anyday dishes
Ask any Anyday convert about the one recipe they made that changed their minds about microwave cooking altogether and they'll probably tell you it was eggs in some way, shape, or form. Not only do they cook to perfection with ease, but you'll also have far fewer dishes to wash when all is said and done. Pro tip: Anyday Large and Medium Shallow dishes are usually the way to go for all of your egg needs.
A mug
Yes, it's possible to make mug omelets and scrambles in the microwave! While we prefer the Anyday Small Dishes for cooking poached eggs, scrambled eggs, omelets, or a single-serving frittata in the microwave, a mug will also work just fine.
A ramekin
If you have to, you can use a deep ramekin to cook eggs in the microwave. Many egg recipes need to be cooked uncovered in the microwave, so a ramekin will work for things like scrambled eggs, poached eggs, and omelets.
A pyrex measuring cup
Similar to a mug, a Pyrex glass measuring cup can be used to make scrambled eggs, poached eggs, and omelets. The shape of a Pyrex measuring cup is good for a single serving of eggs in the microwave, but we find it easier to make eggs in the microwave with a wide dish with a flat bottom, like the Anyday Small Dish.
A glass dish with a plate on top
One thing you need to keep in mind while cooking in the microwave is locking in moisture. While Anyday dishes have tight-fitting lids that lock in the perfect amount of moisture, you can use a glass dish with a plate on top to keep some moisture from escaping. When you cook shakshuka, chawanmushi, breakfast casserole, you need a lid to keep them from drying out.
Ready to put the microwave to the test? These seven microwave egg recipes are fast, flavorful, and proof that cooking eggs in the microwave can be just as satisfying as stovetop methods — with way less effort. Whether you're meal prepping for the week or making a quick bite, there's an egg dish here for every kind of cook.
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