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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 1
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 279.0
  • Total Fat: 9.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 216.0 mg
  • Sodium: 803.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.0 g
  • Protein: 27.1 g

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One Minute Microwave Muffin

Submitted by: KITHKINCAID
One Minute Microwave Muffin

Introduction

Tight on time? This quick breakfast literally takes one minute. Set your stopwatch..and GO! Tight on time? This quick breakfast literally takes one minute. Set your stopwatch..and GO!
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

    1 large egg
    2 oz deli meat (I like ham or turkey)
    1 oz cheese (I use slices, but you could also use shredded)
    1 english muffin (recipe calories are for Thomas' Better Start High Fiber muffins)
    non-stick spray, pinch salt, pepper or other seasoning you like
    Ziplock one-cup snack size container (or a glass bowl, or ceramic dish - basically I use this cause it makes the egg a perfect round shape to fit the muffin - so in this case - size matters!)

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Directions

Spray the Ziplock cup with cooking spray. Crack egg into the container and add your salt, pepper or other seasoning and beat with a fork until scrambled. Pop in the microwave for 20 seconds.

Meanwhile, split english muffin and pop in toaster.

Take out egg (it will still be runny) and top with cheese and meat. Pop back in microwave for another 30 seconds.

Grab a papertowel or napkin and take the hot, toasted muffin out of the toaster. When the egg beeps, grab it out of the microwave and dump the contents on top of the muffin. Sandwich and GO!






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  • 50 of 50 people found this review helpful
    Use a coffee mug for cooking the egg and it will be the perfect size for the muffin and no plastic used. - 4/16/12

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  • Incredible!
    45 of 47 people found this review helpful
    Yummy - try adding some fresh baby spinach to add a little bit of vegie to it! - 12/9/11

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  • Incredible!
    25 of 31 people found this review helpful
    I'm pretty sure that SP wouldn't have featured this recipe if microwaving in a plastic dish was so deadly. Don't breathe in the air outside either, it also causes cancer. In other news, recipe was quick, easy, and great to make something better than McD's for breakfast! Thanks for sharing!!! - 2/1/12

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  • 24 of 24 people found this review helpful
    I try to make a muffin pan of these at the beginning of the week and with a family of 5 they don't last long! Just spray the muffin pan; add beaten eggs, veggies, salsa, meat, etc and bake. Then store in a baggie or airtight container and warm as many as you need, when you need them! Yummy! - 6/12/12

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  • 23 of 26 people found this review helpful
    I haven't made this yet, but wanted to clear something up for other readers: the plastic-in-microwave carcinogen scare is false information, just a rumour that got passed around in various incarnations, mainly through chain forwarded emails. :)

    http://www.snopes.com/medica
    l/toxins/cookplastic.asp - 2/1/12

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  • Incredible!
    13 of 13 people found this review helpful
    I do this all the time with egg beaters or egg whites in a carton, but I use 2 eggs worth and no meat. no scrambling required. thanks for the tip to spray the container- cleanup has always been the hardest part. without the meat, my version is only 198 calories and 3g of fat. - 2/12/12

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  • Incredible!
    11 of 12 people found this review helpful
    My husband and I make these at least twice a week; however we use a glass storage container for two reasons - 1. It doesn't need any cooking spray or butter and is still fairly easy to clean and 2. Isn't there a whole controversy over heating food in plastic, (BPA) we just try to avoid it. - 12/9/11

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  • Incredible!
    9 of 10 people found this review helpful
    I do this at least once a week. I change it up by using a toasted sandwich thin some days, and I also precook some turkey bacon to add instead of the deli meat. Much costs less than the fast food version, and it is SO good! - 11/24/11

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  • 8 of 8 people found this review helpful
    I use a custard bowl. It's exactly the right size! I also add red pepper and Tobasco to the mixture and as much milk as yolk. - 2/24/12

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  • Very Good
    8 of 8 people found this review helpful
    I use a toasted sandwich thin, an egg, and a Morningstar sausage patty. Cheese if I feel like it. This is my weekend breakfast if I'm in a hurry. Love it.
    Martha - 12/9/11

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  • 7 of 7 people found this review helpful
    Micro Egg doesn't appeal to me. I stove top cook an egg in the a.m. or night before and place in a container with a slice of cheese and slice of canadian bacon. Once at work i toast my english muffin and a few seconds in the micro to warm the egg, bacon and cheese.. my cal count is > 279 though. - 1/21/12

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  • 5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    I’ve made this breakfast sandwich for years just like this. You don’t need to use the plastic just spray a microwavable dish the size of the muffin. You can also make it come out as poached egg. Hint: cover the dish and when you hear the second pop of the egg (45sec+/-) it’s done perfectly. Boom! - 3/14/12

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  • Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I'm going to try this again with some Canadian Bacon I just bought at WalMart. Should be delicious and much less expensive $ wise, carb wise, fat wise, calorie wise than any fast food breakfast sandwich. - 2/14/12

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  • Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This is my breakfast everyday. I have the calories down to 230. Look for a leaner Canadian bacon. The brand I buy has 60 calories for 3 slices and I only use 1/4 c egg beaters. My cheese is 60 calories a slice. I wish I knew what cheese was 45 calories a slice and I would try it. - 8/28/12

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  • 3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I eat this every couple of days but my version uses Sara Lee 45 calorie bread, extra lean ham, and 2% milk slice cheese. This drops the calories by 50. I know 50 calories doesn't seem like much but it can be used for a piece of fruit or if not replaced with anything it adds up over time. - 2/12/12

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  • 2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I bought a microwave egg mcmuffin maker at Walmart for less than $4.00 it's reusable and in section with appliances perfect size for on muffins. I don't scramble my egg to make it more like the fast food version. I use Kraft lowfat cheddar cheese. large egg and skip the bacon. easy. cheap. less cal! - 12/7/12

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  • Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    love it, easy an fast, will be making again - 2/12/12

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  • 2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Great recipe! This is so easy that my kids can make their own before leaving for school in the morning. It tastes really good and they can eat in the car on the way to school. Faster even than a bowl of cereal! Nice to know you can have a healthy, fast breakfast that also tastes good. - 1/29/12

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  • 2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I have this every day but sometimes i have it for lunch instead of breakfest and I use a 1/4 cup of egg beaters to cut down on the salt and chloresterol. I have a container that will make 2 of them at a time and it is for microwaves. - 1/14/12

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  • Good
    2 of 7 people found this review helpful
    NEVER USE A PAPER TOWEL OR NAPKIN TO REMOVE ANYTHING FROM A HOT TOASTER. EITHER ONE MIGHT CATCH ON FIRE QUICKLY. Use WOODEN TONGS INSTEAD.I no longer do the ham added I tablespoon Salsa on muffin less Sodium - 12/9/11

    Reply from KITHKINCAID (12/9/11)
    Hey Nora - Thanks for specifying this. I never use the paper towel to actually remove the toast, just to wrap the sandwich in to take it to go!


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  • Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Great, quick recipe! When I have protein in the mornings I feel better all day. This would also be good when you need something quick for lunch or dinner. - 12/9/11

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  • Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I luv this, recipe it sounds, just perfect in, fact i will try, this for my, breakfast tomorrow as, it is my, Day Off (, Diet - Wise), thanks for this, lovely lovely tip. - 12/7/12

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  • 1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    With slight variations I have made such a breakfast sandwich for years.

    Instead of a whole egg, I use one or two whites (depending on the egg size) & I skip the ham. Be sure to spary the cup with a butter spray - eggs stick!

    Such a sandwich carries this gal through until noontime!

    God bles - 9/18/12

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  • Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Awesome. So easy, I love to add fresh red, yellow and orange peppers to mine. Adds beautiful colors and the taste is to die for. I also use Egg Beaters most of the time. So much easier. - 4/19/12

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  • i have been making these since i was a teenager and have always enjoyed them - 4/17/13

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  • I use a Tupperware soup bowl with a lid and it works great!! Only 42 seconds in microwave and egg is done! Quick and easy! - 4/2/13

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  • I make these with Arnold sandwich thins. YUM - 4/2/13

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  • I make these nearly every morning, placing the egg in a small cereal bowl. I don't add any meat or cheese these days because I'm trying to cut back on them. Its just as good for me with only egg and seasonings, sometimes broccoli or spinach. - 3/15/13

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  • I have this for breakfast every morning! I use egg whites (30 cals for 1/4 cup) microwave them for 1 min with some pepper, slice of Kraft low fat cheese (30 cals) and two slices ww toast (160 cals) You don't even need butter! - 3/5/13

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  • I use the stove top myself and just as quick. Non-stick pan. Pop the toast, English muffin, or bagel into the toaster. By the time it pops up, I have scrambled my egg. I never used processed 'fake' cheese slices-always the real stuff, or I will use one of the garlic and herb cream cheese spread. YUM - 2/20/13

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  • so easy and delicious! a money saver too!! - 2/18/13

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  • Used a coffee mug, egg beaters, American cheese and a bagel. Pretty good. - 2/17/13

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  • Very good & quick! - 2/12/13

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  • I have teen boys and use this recipe frequently to pass them something they can eat quickly when they are running late. I also enjoy it myself now and then. Feels like a hardy breakfast even though it is fast and can be made light and healthy. Keeps us all out of the McDonald's drive through! - 2/10/13

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  • the biggest loser family cookbook features a similar recipe. i use canadian bacon and 2% american cheese and an egg white. i also don't use plastic, i have some 1 cup size bowls that i picked up cheap at big lots that are the perfect size, just spray it first with pam. - 2/9/13

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  • Eggsellent! (sorry) - 1/29/13

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  • This was so quick and yummy! - 1/26/13

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  • I like to add a tablespoon or so of fresh salsa to the eggs which helps add some veggies. - 1/22/13

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  • Very good, quick and easy! Hubby loves them. - 1/16/13

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  • Sounds great and super easy. - 1/5/13

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  • Ouch! Watch out for the McLawyers coming after you for McTrademark violations. - 12/7/12

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  • Quick solution for a staple favorite. Hot salsa or Bruschetta to taste. - 12/7/12

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  • I actually may do this one.... - 11/15/12

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  • Wonderful much better than mcdonalds - 11/10/12

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  • Love this when camping - quick and everybody out the door - 11/3/12

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  • I've made these for years and have always used a standard size coffee mug. you can also make a perfect poached style egg this way just poke it a few times with a toothpick, cover with paper towel and nuke about 45 seconds. - 9/18/12

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  • I like to add chopped peppers and onions to mine...yum! - 9/18/12

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  • I make this practically every morning, but use liquid egg white instead of the whole egg, cuts back on some additional calories. - 9/16/12

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  • Great recipe for me. We have a set of deep Corningware bowls that are the perfect size for this. - 8/15/12

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  • I love making this for breakfast. It is quick and easy and very tasty! I do not scramble the egg, instead, just crack it open into the bowl and microwave as is. It's like having a fried egg. - 8/12/12

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  • very good/tasty.
    i use egg white ...has only 17 cal. and no colesterol!!
    fat free ham.(1 slice)
    1 slice bread (toasted)
    and lettuce.
    total = 120cal. - 8/2/12

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  • I also add spinaach to thisd .I make this several times a month it is so easy and good. - 8/2/12

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  • I make this 3-4 times a week. No meat though, and sometimes no cheese. Sometimes I do two eggs (just takes 30 seconds longer to cook) and I add ground flax seed to it. Super yummy and easy to cook at work where I eat my breakfast. - 8/2/12

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  • I found the time was not quite long enough in my microwave, but a few more seconds (10) made it perfect! - 8/2/12

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  • I've been doing this for a while using egg whites and spinach - 8/2/12

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  • Love it, but substituted liquid egg whites and Canadian Bacon. Never thought it was possible to fix this in a plastic container in the microwave. Thanks for the tip. - 7/28/12

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  • I have been doing this for a long time. It is great. Under 300 calories yet tastes great and it keeps me going all day long. I make it with just egg whites for my husband. - 7/23/12

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  • i do this alot but with whole grain bread. - 7/23/12

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  • I've been making this same recipe for several years. I spray a soup bowl with pam and beat the egg, then microwave at half power for 2 minutes or so, so that the egg doesn't get rubbery. The bowl is perfect size for the muffin. - 7/23/12

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  • Wait, cooking an egg in a microwave like that actually works? I never knew. So you just pour the egg in a small bowl, mix it up, and nuke it for 60 seconds and the consistency turns out alright?
    Edit: Just made it today. Didn't make a mcmuffin, but just scambled and microed the egg. Worked great - 7/11/12

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  • when this is served my grandson runs to the table to be first .if i want a larger breakfast this is it . - 6/18/12

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  • Good stuff, I actually have done this before and added an onion and tomato delish!!!! - 6/13/12

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  • Used to make these a lot, only not in the micro.Think I will use glass to do the egg in though. Can't wait to try this with spinach. - 6/13/12

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  • 0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    yum! - 6/13/12

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  • that looks lush!! i'm gunna try it today!! - 6/13/12

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  • Wonderful & quick & easy too! - 6/10/12

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  • After looking at this recipe I looked for the ziploc cups in the grocery because my perfect-sized glass one had broken. THe ziploc cup brand mentioned in the recipe is BPA free and safe for micro waving and a perfect size! - 6/6/12

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  • I'm loving it! - 6/4/12

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  • Can't wait to try this with working at 5 am I love fast breakfast ideas~ - 5/23/12

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  • I made these for the kids since they never allowed time for a sitdown meal when they were in school. It goes with anyone headed out the door. You can reduce the calories by watching the cheese you use and the type of muffin. Great! - 5/12/12

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  • This has been a favourite of mine since I was a kid. I love to add tabasco and pepper to my eggs when I microwave them. I just found a little dish made by Nordic Ware that makes a perfect shaped egg for this! I also like to add a little slice of tomato and or spinach sometimes. - 5/8/12

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  • Is there any concern about BPA when microwaving the egg in a plastic storage container? Wouldn't glass work as well? Just a thought. - 5/7/12

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  • How clever! Thanks for sharing! - 5/7/12

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  • This has been one of my go to breakfasts for years. I make it in a bowl. One of my variations is to use a veggie sausage pattie. Hold the cheese and drizzle some maple syrup on top. - 5/5/12

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  • This is awesome! I had no idea you could microwave eggs, and it turns out really well. I use turkey instead of ham, and add a little baby spinach to the egg after scrambling it. Super yummy and way healthier than the "Jimmy Dean D-lights" I used to keep in my freezer for time-crunched mornings. - 5/2/12

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  • Very good. Easy, fast, and while not as rich as McDonald's version, it is also considerably lower in "bad" fats and calories. Had one on the way to work this morning, and a few grapes when I got here, and was good for the whole morning. - 5/2/12

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  • I've read the research... use glass, not plastic and if you have to use plastic the harder the better.
    - 4/30/12

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  • Good thinking!!! I make this type of sandwich on my off days, but it really is the perfect power breakfast and wish I could have it on the go... And now I can!!!!!! thanks - 4/30/12

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  • These are great! Very quick and filling when your in a hurry. - 4/30/12

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  • I still haven't tried making eggs in the microwave... soon, soon...
    - 4/24/12

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  • Excellent Idea! I'll be doing this on work mornings from now on! - 4/19/12

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  • 0 of 13 people found this review helpful
    if iuse meat DO NOT useanyswine for health reasons if wasok toeatswine teh iblewouldnot exclude fromlistingof good foods toeat. whoneedsallofthe fat ithink id exludecheeseifiwreto useturkey l oneorthother ivefixed skillet eggs wiht shredded cheeseadn added lotsoftinyslicesof scallions. i - 4/16/12

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  • It's SO easy and takes just a few minutes. You can add a little to this basic recipe - I added about a teaspoon of chopped onions and diced tomatoes - and make a fabulous McMuffin. - 4/13/12

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  • Quicker, cheaper, & healthier than the drive thru version. - 3/29/12

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  • Great idea! Thanks! Can also use egg whites & whole grain muffin! Really delicious! The cup idea is great, but I just pan fry! - 3/19/12

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  • some asparagus tips and a few crumbles of goat cheese would be delightful. Some many combinations. I never thought of cooking the egg this way! Thanks for sharing. - 3/14/12

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  • I make these all the time with wheat thins but add a little dill, spinach, tomato, cucumber and sprouts ~~ YUMMO!! I listed this as one of my Secrets of Success!! Great with all the vegies but no egg and toasted for lunch! - 3/14/12

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  • I'm still alive and well (over 70) with a low cholesterol, eat an egg every day, and most of my "white meat" is the "other white meat-pork." This is fast, but altho I have eaten microwaved eggs, I prefer "cooked in a pan," either poached or fried." The Omegas are stored in fat and we need them. - 3/14/12

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  • I make a similar breakfast using egg white sometimes with one slice of lower sodium bacon and sometimes meatless. The sodium in this recipe is a bit high for me. - 3/14/12

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  • Quick and easy. I use egg whites to lower the fat content. My kids love these too. - 3/14/12

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  • Thank you for posting. You've given me great inspiration. It's something so simple. I agree about the not using plastic in the microwave comment.http://www.health.harv
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    Buy 1 cup glass bowels at the Dollar store. - 3/14/12

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  • I have been doing this for years. You can cut up the meat and heat it with the egg. I usually toss in some spinach . I am not one for eat and run, so I sit and eat my breakfast at the table or counter. I always look for low sodium in deli meat , there is a difference in different brands. - 3/14/12

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  • Awesome. Now I can cook eggs at work. Thanks! - 3/14/12

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  • Good stuff! - 3/14/12

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  • 0 of 10 people found this review helpful
    With 803mg of sodium and 216mg of cholesterol and so Healthy for you Deli meat, What a deal.
    You might as well go to Micky D's. I also like how this web site promotes Pork. One of the worst things for a diet,not to mention the fact that pigs do not chew of the cudd there for the meat is poison. - 3/14/12

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  • I totally love this recipe. So versatile too! I use the whole wheat English muffins from trader joe's and cook in a ramekin. A great way to start off my morning! - 3/9/12

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  • This worked great in our regular bowls! I just had the egg and English Muffin - fast and yummy! Thank you, I NEVER would have thought of microwaving an egg! (It did spit quite a bit, did everyone else's?) Next time I'll add veggies. :-) - 3/5/12

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  • So quick and very good! I used two egg whites,2 oz lite turkey breast, 1 slice reduced fat cheddar on Thomas' light multi-grain english muffin! - 2/28/12

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  • I do something like this at least a couple of days a week, but usually with heated flatbread (Flatout brand) and veggies--today it's asparagus (left over from dinner), sweet onion, red pepper and arugula. - 2/25/12

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  • A great and quick breakfast! - 2/24/12

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