The easiest 7-minute breakfast you’ll ever make.
I’ve been making these easy breakfast-in-a-bowl meals for a while now and still think they’re genius. Who likes a lot of fuss in the morning? Not me, that’s for darned sure. The only thing I really want to worry about when I get up in the morning is whether my favorite coffee mug is clean and there’s coffee ready. This working from home thing has its perks, but I’ve also lost some of my prior enthusiasm for getting up early and seizing the day. Heck there are days when the cup of coffee in my hands is the only thing keeping me moving toward my office chair.
Enter the easiest hot breakfast you will ever make. No, really. EASIEST. EVER. Heck, even your 5 year old could make this. Teach them how to do it and then see what happens on Mother’s Day when they bring you breakfast in bed! Hmmm. You probably want to teach your partner/spouse too so they can ensure that little fantasy happens…
All you/they have to do is gather together a few simple ingredients (there are only 4 unless you add stuff or count the salt and pepper), toss them in a microwave-friendly bowl, stir, microwave for 3-4 minutes, let it rest for a minute and eat. See?!? I told you it was easy, and on a chilly morning, or a sunny morning, or a rainy morning, or a meetings-all-day-morning, it’s the perfect thing to get your day off to a good start.
Of course you can swap out the ingredients if you don’t care for ham, or don’t have cheddar cheese on hand, or want to add in some onion or peppers. Really, you can toss in whatever you would like and make it your own. Adjust your cook time as needed to accommodate any additional ingredients or for larger quantities and, finally, be patient and let it rest just a bit before you dig in. The bowl can be a mite toasty and it you aren’t careful you’ll burn your fingers and your tongue. Insert sad, sympathetic face here.
Easy Breakfast in a Bowl
Quick, easy and delicious. When you're hungry for something hearty for breakfast but don't have a lot of time to spare, make this your go-to.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- Splash of water
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, parmesan or whatever you have on hand)
- 1/2 cup shredded hashbrowns
- 1/4 cup diced ham
- opt: 2 Tbls chopped green or red pepper
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Spray a microwave-safe bowl (one that's a little deeper works best) with cooking spray
Crack two eggs into the bowl and add a splash of water.
Whisk with a fork until slightly frothy
Add cheese, ham, hashbrowns and peppers if you choose to add those.
Add a dash of pepper and salt, and then give it all a stir.
Pop in the microwave (cover with a paper towel to prevent splatters), and cook on high for 2 minutes. Stir and cook for 30 seconds to a minute more until eggs are cooked to the consistency that you like.
Let cool for a minute before eating. Enjoy!
Notes
Really, you can toss whatever you want into the bowl. i like to add a little onion if i have it (green or yellow), peppers and sometimes a little bit of Mrs. Dash seasoning.
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Nutrition Information
Yield
1Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 645Total Fat 40gSaturated Fat 12gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 25gCholesterol 421mgSodium 1594mgCarbohydrates 43gFiber 5gSugar 7gProtein 30g
Actual caloric and dietary information is dependent upon the ingredients used. Information provided here is given to the best of my ability. Please refer to the package information for the ingredients you use to calculate exact values.
Give it a try this weekend and let me know what you think! You can leave a comment on the recipe itself, or in the comments for this post.
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