How to Make a Microwave Omelet

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Last Updated: August 26, 2022 References Tested

Don't have time to cook a big breakfast in the morning? Hate cleaning the frying pan after cooking eggs? Microwaved omelets might be just the thing for you! They are quick and easy to make, and an ideal solution for when you want a healthy, hearty breakfast, but either don't have the time to make one in a skillet or access to the stove.

Ingredients^{[1]
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1 teaspoon butter
2 eggs
2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) water
⅛ teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper
⅓ to ½ cup (50 to 75 grams) filling, optional (i.e.: diced ham, shredded cheese, etc.)

Makes 1 serving

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

Using a Bowl or Pie Dish

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Microwave the butter in a shallow bowl or glass pie plate until melted. The cooking time will vary from microwave to microwave. In most cases, it will take about 45 seconds on a high-heat setting.
- This will make the omelet richer. If you wish to save some time, you can simply use cooking spray.
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Tilt the bowl around to spread the butter. This will prevent the egg from getting baked onto the bowl and make clean-up easier. If you used cooking spray, you can skip this step.

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Whisk together the eggs, water, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Keep beating until the yolks are all broken up and everything is evenly combined. There should be no streaks of egg yolk and egg white.
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Pour the egg mixture into the buttered dish and cover it tightly with a sheet of plastic wrap. You can also cover it with a microwave-safe plate instead. This will prevent the eggs from expanding out of the dish and making a mess.
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Microwave the eggs on high for about 1 minute, or until the eggs are almost set. After about 30 seconds, pause the microwave, and use a fork to push the cooked edges of the omelet towards the center.^{[2]
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Add the filling, if desired. Once the eggs have thickened and no liquid remains, take the dish out of the microwave and pull off the plastic wrap. Place the filling over half of the omelet.^{[3]
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- You can use things like diced ham, chopped onions, or shredded cheese.
- You can use just one ingredient for the filling, or play around with different combinations.
- For more ideas on toppings, click here.
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Fold the omelet in half. Tuck a spatula under the bare side of the omelet, and flip it over so that it covers the filling.
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Slide the omelet onto a plate and serve immediately. If you'd like, you can garnish it with some more of your filling, or fresh herbs, such as chives.

Method 2

Method 2 of 3:

Using a Mug

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Spray the inside of a 12 to 16-ounce (350 to 475 milliliters) microwave-safe mug with non-stick cooking spray.^{[4]
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Add the eggs, salt, and pepper into the mug and beat them together with a fork. Keep beating them until the yolks are all broken and mixed in with the whites. There should be no streaks or swirls.
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Microwave for 1 minute. Your eggs likely will not be set all the way. This is fine, because you still need to add some toppings and stir them up a bit.
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Add any fillings, if desired. Some of the fillings, such as shredded cheese, can be used fresh, but others, such as sausage or bacon, need to be cooked first.
- You can use things like diced bacon, chopped scallions, or shredded cheese.
- You can make the filling just one ingredient, or play around with different combinations.
- For more ideas on toppings, click here.
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Give the eggs a quick stir and microwave them for another 1 to 2 minutes. How long you microwave the eggs for depends on the strength of your microwave. They are ready when they are puffy and all liquid has been absorbed.
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Serve the omelet. You can eat it straight out of the mug, or you can eat it on a plate. To get the omelet out, run a knife around the edges of the omelet in the mug, then dump it out onto a plate.^{[5]
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Method 3

Method 3 of 3:

Adding Fillings, Toppings, and Trying Variations

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Consider adding some toppings. You do not have to use all of the steps in this method. Choose the ones that appeal to you the most. You can also try some of the tasty variations at the end of this method at well if you are having troubles coming up with combinations of your own.
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Add 2 tablespoons of chopped or diced vegetables for a healthy twist. Unless you don't mind raw vegetables, sauté or cook the vegetables before adding them to the omelet. Vegetables that go well in omelets include:^{[6]
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- Bell peppers (red or green)
- Mushrooms
- Scallions
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
- Onions (especially yellow)
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Add 2 tablespoons of chopped or diced meat for extra protein. Any meat that you add should already be cooked; it won't continue to cook once you add it in. Meats that go well in omelets include:^{[8]
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- Bacon
- Ham
- Sausage
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Add some herbs for extra flavor. You can use fresh or dried herbs. Most recipes will call for about 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs. If you are using dried herbs, reduce the amount to 1 teaspoon. This is because dried herbs are much more potent.
- Basil
- Chervil
- Chives
- Cilantro or parsley
- Tarragon
- Thyme
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Enhance your omelet with lots of cheese. You will need 1 to 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese. Cheddar cheese is the most popular, but you can also use other types as well, including mozzarella and Parmesan. You can even try crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese!
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Make a gourmet omelet with cheese, ham, and bell pepper. You will need 2 to 3 tablespoons of shredded Cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons of cooked, diced ham, and 1 tablespoon of diced, fresh bell pepper.^{[10]
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Try a tomato-basil omelet. Add ½ cup (100 grams) of diced, fresh tomatoes to your omelet, along with 1 tablespoon of chopped basil and 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese.^{[11]
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Give your omelet a Mexican twist with salsa. Fill the omelet with 2 tablespoons of shredded Mexican cheese blend. If you are folding it in half, you can top it off with another 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese. Serve the omelet with 2 to 4 tablespoons of chunky salsa.^{[12]
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Try a healthy spinach-feta vegetable omelet. Fill your omelet with 1 tablespoon of diced, roasted red peppers, ¼ cup (55 grams) of spinach, 1 tablespoon of feta cheese, and 1 tablespoon of sliced green onions.^{[13]
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Try a sweet omelet. When preparing the omelet, omit the pepper and use sugar instead of salt. Fill the omelet with some fresh fruit (such as sliced strawberries) or preserves. Dust the finish omelet with confectioners' sugar.^{[14]
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Finished.

Warnings

Make sure that the eggs are fully cooked before eating.

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Use a potholder when removing the bowl, dish, or mug from the microwave.

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Cooking times will vary depending on the strength of your microwave. Some microwaves will cook eggs in 1 minutes. Others will need 2 to 3 minutes.

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