2-Ingredient Breakfasts · Number 5

Microwave Scrambled Eggs

  • Two ingredients
  • 3 min
From the eater's seat at the oak table, one big white mug of cheesy soft scrambled egg, a fork standing in it, a hand curled round the handle, a single serving
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You need

Good to know: One serving each; salt, pepper, water and a little butter or oil for the pan are free.

What to do

  1. Butter a big mug.
  2. Beat in the eggs with 1 tbsp water and a pinch of salt.
  3. Microwave 45 sec, stir the edges in, then 30 sec more and stir.
  4. Repeat until no runny egg is left.
  5. Top with the cheese; let it melt 1 min.

Adapted from a recipe by The Daily Meal.

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