Omelet in a Mug

For a gourmet breakfast that’s quick to throw together, microwave eggs and all your favorite fixings in a mug for a tasty and easy omelet.

I’m not usually a big omelet person, but once in awhile, random ingredients stuffed inside a blanket of eggs just sounds so right.

Now, if you’re like me, making omelets at home is always a gamble. Am I going to end up with a pretty, intact omelet? Or am I going to mess it up…err…”change my mind” and end up with a scramble of sorts? Thankfully, it tastes good either way.

When it comes to omelets, there are so many possibilities. I usually like a blend of meat, cheese, and veggies. It’s fun to see what sorts of concoctions different eateries come up with though. (Anytime goat cheese is involved, I can’t not pick it.)

If you’re in the mood to whip up your own omelet at home, and want a fail-proof way cook it, I highly recommend the microwave method.

All you need is a mug, a fork, and the ingredients you want, which makes this really great if you don’t have access to a stove. (I’ve brought a couple eggs to work before and microwaved them to add to a cheesy breakfast sandwich; worked like a charm.)

The concept of making an omelet in a mug is pretty straightforward, but if you don’t cook it properly, you can end up with either under-cooked eggs or an explosion of egg pieces (I’ve done both…).

The process I’ve found to work the best is to microwave the mixture for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, stirring halfway through. And as long as you coat the mug with non-stick spray, the eggs come right out (I used to not, which made the mug a pain to clean).

If you’d rather cook several little omelets at once, I shared a recipe for Cheesy Ham and Egg Cups awhile ago that involves baking the egg mixture in a muffin tin. It’s also pretty effortless, but works great for meal prepping.

What’s your favorite way to eat eggs? 

Are you good at making omelets? Or do you end up with a scramble and pretend like it was on purpose like I tend do?