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How To Poach An Egg In The Microwave
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How To Poach An Egg In The Microwave

The easiest poached eggs ever. Let me show you how to poach an egg in the microwave. After microwave poached eggs that are cooked in water, you will use this method time and time again.
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time3 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: Microwave
Servings: 2
Calories: 63kcal

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Let your tap run until you have warm/hot water. Then pour into your microwave safe bowl.
    How To Make Poached Eggs In Microwave?
  • Crack 1-2 large eggs into the warm water.
    How To Make Poached Eggs In Microwave?
  • Then place the bowl into the microwave.
    How To Make Poached Eggs In Microwave?
  • Microwave your eggs for 2 minutes on full power.
    How To Make Poached Eggs In Microwave?
  • Once cooked quickly remove the eggs, place over toast, and slice into for the perfect yolk. Or leave 3-4 minutes if you would like a well done poached egg.
    How To Make Poached Eggs In Microwave?

Notes

Quantity – I recommend 1-2 eggs for an equal cook. You could do them in batches if feeding more or use a much bigger bowl.
Thanks for reading how to make a soft poached egg in the microwave on Recipe This. We have many more microwave recipes for you to check out next. Though if you would like some toast to go with your poached eggs do check out our air fryer toast recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 61mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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