Have you seen this nifty little way to fix a quick scrambled egg breakfast for one? Grab a mug or ramekin. Spray it with cooking oil and line with a piece or two of deli meat. Break an egg into the middle of the deli meat “dish”. Poke the egg yolk with a fork. This is important! Repeat: poke the egg yolk with a fork twice to be sure it has a hole in it! Microwave for 90 seconds. I like to break it in to two segments – 45 seconds on 50% power and 45 seconds on full power – exact timing will depend on your microwave. Check to see if the egg yolk is done to the firmness you like. If not add 10 seconds as often as needed to get it there. Make a mental note of how long you cooked the egg for future reference. Because you will want to do this again and again!
In the meantime: Load your toaster with an English muffin or two slices of your favorite bread. Put away the lunchmeat and eggs, get out the butter and a slice of cheese, your choice. When the toast pops, butter it lightly. Or you can skip that step. Place the cheese on one of the breads. When the egg is done to your liking, upend the cup over the cheese. Egg and meat slide right out. Cap with the other slice of bread. Slide the bread, butter and cheese packet into their storage place. Grab a cup of your favorite drink and you are ready to go. Literally. Or set down at the table and enjoy.
Excuse me. I’m taking mine and a cup of spiced chai, along with the fat newspaper, back upstairs. Fluff the pillows just right, add serene music for a luxurious breakfast. A pinch of joy for a couple of hours on a snowy Sunday morning.
This recipe was featured at Petite Hermine
- One egg
- One slice of deli meat, as ham or turkey breast
- One slice of cheese, as cheddar or colby jack
- One English muffin
- Spray straight sided mug with cooking spray
- Line mug with deli meat
- Break egg into center of deli meat.
- Pierce egg yolk twice with fork
- Microwave 45 seconds on 50% power and 45 seconds on full power. Check to see if egg is done to your liking. Add 10 second bursts of power repeatedly until desired firmness is reached
- Toast bread while egg is microwaving
- Make sandwich by layering: bread, cheese, egg/meat and bread.
- Enjoy leisurely or on the go!
- One serving. Repeat as needed for additional persons.
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six sisters says
It does look like an egg mcmuffin! Delicious!! Thanks so much for joining us on “Strut Your Stuff Saturday.” We loved having you and hope to see you back next Saturday with more of your recipes! -The Sisters
Miz Helen says
Hi Charlene,
What a great idea for a very good breakfast, it looks awesome! Hope you are having a wonderful week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Cathy@My1929Charmer says
I’m always looking for quick ways to make myself breakfast. This sound easy and good, right up my alley. Your frames do look like the area more punch since you repainted with ORB. Now they are oh so pretty! Also, Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday’s Best party!
Charlene says
Egg in a mug is like Egg McMuffin — only faster without the wait at the drive in and lower cost! Thanks for stopping by!
Tonia @TheGunnySack says
We love eggs in this household so this is perfect for us!
Paula @ memakeythings.com says
Pure genius! I just bought my two college sons egg mcmuffin makers for Christmas. I could have shared this with them, but they probably wouldn’t have listened anyway! (kids!) I’ll be using this tip though, thanks for sharing.
Charlene says
Oh yes — simple ideas from mom are not cool even if 1) they work and 2) would make life better. LOL! I can relate to what you mean — not that I ever did that to MY mom!