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Microwave Scrambled Eggs with Cheese
Microwave Scrambled Eggs with Cheese · ready in 6 min · 4 servings · 210 kcal per serving · very easy · 8 ingredients
Fluffy scrambled eggs cooked quickly in the microwave, gently seasoned and finished with melted cheddar, fresh scallions, and juicy cherry tomatoes for a comforting, satisfying bite.
- Prep
- 3 min
- Cook
- 3 min
- Total
- 6 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 210
- Difficulty
- very easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 50 gEggs
- 30 gMilk
- 0.2 gCayenne pepper
- 1 gSalt
- 5 gScallion
- 20 gCheddar cheese
- 30 gCherry tomatoes
- 1 gBlack pepper (optional)
Equipment
microwave, fork, microwave safe ramekin, paper towel
Instructions
- Prep and mix
Gather a microwave-safe ramekin and fork, then whisk the eggs, milk, cayenne pepper, salt, and sliced scallion together until fully combined. · 2 min
What to look for: uniform yellow mixture
- Microwave eggs
Microwave the egg mixture uncovered on high, then remove and stir with the fork, repeating until the eggs are mostly set but still soft. · 2 min
When it is done: Eggs should be mostly set with no visible liquid and reach 71°C / 160°F.
- Finish and serve
Stir in the cheddar cheese, cover briefly to melt, then top with cherry tomatoes, season with salt and black pepper, and serve warm. · 1 min
When it is done: Eggs are fully set and hot throughout.
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 210 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| of which sugars | 3 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| of which saturated | 7 g |
| Fibre | 1 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
Nutri-ScoreC
Allergens
Contains: eggs, milk
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 1 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Eggs
- liquid egg whites: Results in lower fat but less richness
Milk
- water: Eggs will be less creamy
Cayenne pepper
- paprika: Use smoked paprika for more depth
Salt
- kosher salt: Adjust to taste
Scallion
- chives: Milder onion flavor
Cheddar cheese
- mozzarella cheese: Milder and stretchier melt
