Microwaved Eggs Several Ways
- Ready In:
- 14mins
- Ingredients:
- 2
- Yields:
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1 each
ingredients
directions
- Microwave Eggs cooked in their shells will explode!
- Even out of the shell, eggs can and may explode in the microwave because rapid heating causes a buildup of steam. Always use a wooden pick or tip of a knife to break the yolk membrane of an unbeaten egg before micro-cooking to allow the steam to escape.
- Covering cooking containers with a lid, plastic wrap, or wax paper encourages more even cooking and (if you forgot to prick the yolks) helps to confine the explosion!
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Microwave Fried Eggs:
- Break and slip one (1) egg into each of two lightly-greased 10-ounce custard cups or a pie plate.
- Gently prick yolks with tip of knife or wooden pick.
- Cover with plastic wrap.
- Cook on 50% power just until eggs are almost desired doneness, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Let stand, covered until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard.
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Microwave Hard-Cooked (Boiled) Eggs:
- Separate yolks and whites of eggs into two (2) lightly-greased liquid measures or small bowls.
- Stir yolks with fork.
- Cover each container with plastic wrap.
- Cook separately on 50% or 30% power, stirring once or twice, allowing about 20 to 30 seconds per yolk, about 30 seconds to 1 minute per white.
- Remove when slightly underdone.
- Let stand, covered, about 2 minutes. Cool long enough to handle comfortably, then chop or chill until ready to chop.
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Microwave Poached Eggs:
- Pour 1/3 cup water into 10-ounce custard cup or small deep bowl. Break and slip in two eggs.
- Gently prick yolks with tip of knife or wooden pick.
- Cover with plastic wrap.
- Cook on full power about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. If necessary, let stand, covered, until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Pour off water to serve in custard cup or lift out with slotted spoon.
- NOTE: For 4 eggs, use 2/3 cup water in 1-quart bowl or baking dish. Cook 1 1/2 to 3 minutes and let stand as above.
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Microwave Scrambled Eggs:
- In a 10-ounce custard cup, beat together 2 eggs, and 2 tablespoons milk with salt and pepper to taste, if desired, until blended.
- Cook on full power, stirring once or twice, until almost set, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Stir. If necessary, cover with plastic wrap and let stand until eggs are thickened and no visible liquid egg remains, about 1 minute.
- NOTE: All microwave cooking times are based on a full power output of 600 to 700 watts. For a lower wattage oven, allow more time.
- 1 egg: 30 to 45 seconds.
- 2 eggs: 1 to 1-1/2 minutes.
- 4 eggs: 2-1/2 to 3 minutes.
- 6 eggs: 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 minutes.
- 8 eggs: 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 minutes.
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As I am in South Florida, I have many edible fruits and perennial veggies in my yard. So, I like to cook with them.