I am a big breakfast fan. The truth is I could eat breakfast anytime and truly enjoy the heck out of it. I am in heaven when I find a recipe that is super fast and really good. This Eggs In A Cup recipe is one of these.
I originally found this eggs in a cup recipe in Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food. I’ve varied it a bit to fit with what we like in our home. All you need is a microwave oven, 8oz (4inch) ramekin and a tiny bit of time, and you have an amazing breakfast for one or a crowd.
Eggs In A Cup
Ingredients:
- 2 Large eggs
- 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 – 2 Tablespoons of shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 8oz (4inch) ramekin
Directions: Place the eggs in warm water for a few minutes to bring them to room temperature. Whisk the eggs & heavy cream together until combined. Pour into an 8oz (4inch) ramekin. Cook in a microwave for 35 seconds on high. Stir and cook for another 35 seconds on high. Season with salt and pepper and top with cheddar cheese.
Note: The eggs are very hot just out of the microwave so handle with care. Let cool for a minute or two before eating. This will also allow the cheese to melt nicely. You can use milk if you wish I just like the smoothness that the cream adds to the eggs. If you make and cook multiples of these in the microwave, you may need to increase the time by a few seconds. I have learned to have a few recipe cards printed out ahead of time because the recipe is a frequent request.
Variations: You can add a tablespoon of these to the egg and cream mixture prior to cooking:
- A few herbs of choice.
- Crumbled bacon
- A little diced ham.
- Cooked chopped spinach.
- Cooked mushrooms.
Toppings: You can vary the kind of cheese according to your taste. I like the spinach and feta cheese as well as the ham and cheddar cheese combination. Sometimes I just top the cooked plain eggs with a little well drained salsa for a great variation.
Now how easy is that? I have made these eggs in a cup for just myself, or a crowd. These eggs in a cup are so fast (and attractive) that it takes the hassle out of making a nice breakfast for yourself or your company, which gives you time to relax. I usually serve this eggs in a cup with toast, homemade jam, coffee or tea, and a juice of my choose. Enjoy.
Time to eat…
If you liked this recipe, don’t forget to check some of my other recipes such as these Poached Eggs Made Simple, Homemade Granola, and Homemade Raspberry or Blackberry Jams.