Can you microwave scrambled egg? Quick reply would be great!

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Hello. Want something quick and easy to make but my saucepans are a nightmare to wash up. Just wondering if I can cook scrambled egg in a cup or bowl or something in the microwave? Would be for a 12 month old and me (pregnant) so needs to be safe but would make me do it a lot more often, we hardly ever eat egg at the moment.

Would be gratful of a quick answer as nothing for dinner!

Yes you can

yes, and it comes out lovely- don't over cook it though!

Its better in the microwave says ds

Great! thanks. What do I do? Do I need butter or anything in with it? Do I just stick it in a mug and wisk it round and bung it in the micro?

yes, I think I do 40 secs for 1 egg, 1 minute for 2 eggs. Then mix and cook a bit longer.
Always do for short periods as overcooked is yuk and undercooked can always be cooked a bit more.

Yes, even my DH can do it in microwave.

I don't bother with butter, put a bit of milk in and whisk. I do them in old xmas pudding pots, but a mug would be fine I should think.

Yes definitely, I do mine in a glass measuring jug for 2-3 mins with a few stirring breaks. Turn down the power if it's cooking too fast.

Washing up is much better too.

yes you can (as others have already informed you)

that's what my DS's are eating as I type - microwade made scrambled eggs

2 egg, touch milk, some butter, little pepper, in micorwavable dish. 30 secs on full power (covered with film or something), stir, 30 seconds, stir, and if needed another 20 at a time (we have a 1000w oven though so will be different).

It is delicious, but be aware that whatever pot you use will need a good scrub afterwards (not unlike in a pan)

oh and if you take it out after the 1 min or so, and it is a little runny, leave it for a few seconds as it does continue to cook for a moment or two, i find this is the perfectly cooked egg. BUT if you think it needs a few more seconds and dont wait, you might overcook it.

My mother in law is very good at turning svrambled eggs green when she cooks them in the microwave

Thanks guys, just made it. DD loved it and ate it all up, which is really good for her.

Will be doing this again!

hello - i also find its a good way to add cheese, or some finely chopped vegetables (grated carrot or courgette) mixed in, the scrambled, DD likes that too.

Thats a really good idea Pav