Easy 5-Minute Microwave Egg Caprese Cups
Make quick, individual egg cups with Caprese flavors using only your microwave. This recipe takes less than five minutes from start to finish.
- Prep Time: 2 min
- Cook Time: 1 min
- Total Time: 3 min
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk or water
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Lightly grease two standard-sized microwave-safe ramekins or a muffin tin designed for microwave use.
- In a small bowl, whisk the eggs and milk or water together. Add salt and pepper.
- Divide the halved cherry tomatoes evenly between the two prepared ramekins.
- Pour the egg mixture over the tomatoes in each ramekin, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and chopped basil over the top of the eggs in each cup.
- Microwave on high for 60 to 90 seconds. Check for doneness; the eggs should be set but not rubbery. If needed, microwave in 15-second increments until cooked through.
- Carefully remove the cups from the microwave. Let them cool for one minute before serving directly from the ramekins or gently inverting onto a plate.
Notes
- Use small silicone muffin liners inside a microwave-safe tray for easier removal if you do not have ramekins.
- Cooking time varies based on microwave wattage; start with the lower time estimate.
- For a richer flavor, use fresh mozzarella pearls instead of shredded cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 300