Best Simple Microwave Poached Eggs Recipes
EASY MICROWAVE POACHED EGGS
You are less than three minutes from perfect poached eggs. Your cooking time may vary by a few seconds.
Provided by Bob Duchesneau
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs
Time 6m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Pour water into a microwave-safe cup or bowl; add vinegar. Cracks eggs into the cup.
- Cook eggs in the microwave for 1 minute 20 seconds. Drain.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.6 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 5 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 70.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
MICROWAVE POACHED EGGS
I have been poaching eggs in the microwave for many years. For me this is the best way to prepare poached eggs for 2. It is quick, easy and almost foolproof. Please make sure you use a toothpick to pierce the yolk before cooking or it will explode!
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Breakfast
Time 6m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Add the water and white vinegar to a 6 ounce custard cup.
- Break egg into cup, pierce egg yolk with toothpick, and cover dish loosely with plastic wrap.
- Place in microwave and cook for 1 minute or until desired doneness.
- You may need to experiment with cooking times based on the wattage of your microwave and taste preference.
- Immediately remove egg from hot water with a slotted spoon as it will continue to cook.
- Serve with salt and pepper to taste.
SIMPLE MICROWAVE POACHED EGGS
My DH used to make himself poached eggs using this method all the time. This recipe was found in Chatelaine Food Express Quickies. The cooking time includes the standing time. Note: After reading Lorrie in Montreal's review, I've added poking the egg to prevent messy explosions to the procedure :)
Provided by Dreamer in Ontario
Categories Breakfast
Time 4m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat the water or butter in a custard cup.
- Add the egg, poke it to prevent it from exploding, and sprinkle with salt, pepper and optional Parmesan.
- Cover and microwave on medium for 45 to 75 seconds.
- Let stand, with cover on, for 1 minute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.5, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 186, Sodium 71, Carbohydrate 0.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 6.3
PERFECT MICROWAVE POACHED EGG
Make and share this Perfect Microwave Poached Egg recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Food.com
Categories Breakfast
Time 6m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place water and vinegar in 6 oz. custard cup. Mix well.
- Crack egg into cup, making sure not to break the yolk. Lightly cover with saran wrap.
- Microwave for 60 seconds in 20 second intervals or until to your desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.6, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 186, Sodium 73.4, Carbohydrate 0.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 6.3
MICROWAVE POACHED EGGS (BON APPETIT MAGAZINE)
This method is as effective as poaching eggs on the stove; but it is a good deal faster, and the cleanup is MUCH easier! I heard about this on "Food for Thought" on NPR last week (one of the hosts mentioned that she had read about this technique in the April issue of Bon Appetit Magazine). I decided to try it-- it works! Read More http://www.bonappetit.com/blogsandforums/blogs/badaily/2011/04/how-to-poach-eggs-in-the-microwave.html#ixzz1Lm4NMr7d [April 20, 2011 / Posted by Mary-Frances Heck]
Provided by FattyFat
Categories Breakfast
Time 2m
Yield 1 poached egg on toast, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Fill a 1-cup (or larger) bowl (or mug) with 1/2 cup of water.
- Add a pinch of salt to the water if you like.
- Crack an egg into the bowl; make sure the egg is completely submerged.
- Cover the top of the bowl with a small plate or saucer.
- Microwave on HIGH power for 1 minute.
- Remove from microwave and check to see if white of the egg is firm.
- If the egg white or the yolk needs more cooking, re-cover the bowl and microwave on HIGH for another 15 seconds.*.
- Using a slotted serving spoon or large fork, carefully transfer the egg to your toast, your plate, etc., and sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
- *Please note that microwave cooking times will vary.When I make this, I take the egg out after 1 minute on HIGH and flip it over in the bowl, re-cover, and cook on HIGH for another 15 seconds.
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