No one wants to spend all their time cooking on vacation.
And when you don’t have a stove, it’s impossible.
Breakfasts have been quick and easy for us.  We only have a microwave and a fridge in our studio… so when I bought eggs Vegas gave me a weird look.  Apparently she’d never had microwave eggs before.  It sounds strange, but it’s actually really good.
This Egg McMuffin didn’t stand a chance:
Please note my lioness bed-head in the microwave reflection. #bighairdontcare
Microwave scrambled eggs are super easy. Â My best friend already tried it and agrees (and she doesn’t cook)!
It only uses one dish, and they’re done in less than 5 minutes.  Pro tip: Add a little water (not milk) to make the eggs super fluffy.
Microwave Scrambled Eggs
- 2 eggs (or egg whites)
- 1 T water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Beat eggs, water, salt, and pepper in a small, microwave-safe bowl. Â
Microwave (uncovered) on high for 45 seconds.  Remove and stir with a fork.  Return to microwave until eggs are almost set, about 45 seconds more. Â
Remove from microwave. Â You can also stir in cheese at this point, if desired.
I placed mine on an English muffin slathered with hummus (it’s good – really).
Did I mention why I’m stove-less?  It’s Vegas’ birthday, so we ran away to Tahoe to celebrate and snowboard in the fresh powder.  Remember when I tried it in Big Bear?  It’s going a little better this time!
When you have a scene like this waiting for you, you don’t want to screw around.  Not making breakfast any way. 😉  Hence the microwave eggs.
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One of Vegas’ favorite brunch orders is Eggs Benedict. Â Long ago I went on a lightened up Eggs Benedict kick. Â It was the first time I’d poached an egg at home. Â It was delicious, and I wanted to make Vegas one of her favorites on her birthday… but I’m a little limited in this hotel. Â That didn’t stop me.
Did you know you can also poach an egg in the microwave?  This has actually been my go-to for a while – I’m incredibly impatient and hate to wait for boiling water to poach anything.
It wasn’t Benedict, but it was good! Â I stacked our poached eggs atop an English muffin with some turkey. Â Perfectly #strangebutgood.
We needed something green for the plate, so I made a quick dressing for a salad.  It was interesting because we didn’t actually have salad dressing.  I went to an old favorite – hummus and lemon juice.  Just two spoonfuls of hummus and juice form half a lemon.  Super easy – you can do this with apple cider vinegar too.
I also poured this mix atop my eggs for a janky benedict sauce.  (This was a little to experimental for Vegas to try.)
Microwave Poached Egg
- 1 egg
- 1/2 C water
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Fill a small, microwave-safe bowl with water. Â Add a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar (it keeps the egg white intact). Â Microwave until boiling hot, about 2 mins.
Crack the egg and gently drop it into the water.  The egg white will begin to thicken; you may need to use a spoon to carefully direct it around the yolk. Â
Microwave for another 30-45 seconds. Â Carefully remove from water and place atop your muffin. Â
Note: This is really good in soup too.
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It’s almost Super Bowl time!  I’m making some new (healthier) snacks from this round up for the festivities.
Have you ever made microwave eggs?
What’s your go-to hotel breakfast?
Wow I knew about the microwave scrambled eggs buts didn’t know about the poached! I think this may in fact change my life… Poached eggs are the best! 🙂
Hotels in the UK never ever had microwaves… A kettle was the best you got. So my hotel room breakfast sadly always had to be a bar and a banana!
It’s about 50-50 here. I’m always excited when we get one. Refrigerators too!
I grew up on microwave eggs! On busy school days, my mom would make it that way. Sometimes I’ll still bust that move out when I’m running late on time. Enjoy riding!
First of all, your pictures are absolutely gorgeous!!! I was there years ago but in the summer…just not the same.
Second, you have opened up my mornings like you would not believe with this “eggs in the microwave” thing!!! With the craziness that is getting two kids ready for school any given morning, I usually save eggs until lunch. Not anymore!
Thanks and enjoy the rest of your time there 🙂
I want to go back in the spring and hike. It’s just a stunning area. Reminds me of Europe.
I hope you like them!!! I’d forgotten about it until we were in the hotel. Sooooo easy.
I used to scramble eggs on the microwave all the time! Man I really want to run away for a weekend too. Where should I go wise one?
Ohhhh… depends on how far. I’ve always wanted to go to Antelope Canyon or Zion.
omg i haven’t made eggs in the microwave since i was in high school! they are definitely super easy though! and i think they stink up the house worse than cooking them on the stove lol #eggproblems
Really? I didn’t notice these smelling… maybe I was stuffy from the cold snow though. 🙂
I am a freaking champion at making eggs in the microwave. Thank you, college.
I never make my eggs in a microwave but hey why not?! Super easy for busy days. Have fun!
The microwave can solve any and every problem! One of my favorite hotels in DC actually doesn’t have microwaves in the rooms….so due to my allergies I was able to get them to let me into their kitchen to use their microwave down in the restaurant 😉 Hahaha!
I LOVE that you finagled that.
I didn’t know one could poach an egg in the microwave, scrambled yes, poached is new to me!
My go to hotel breakfast is oatmeal with PB2 powder. I use the coffee maker to make hot water and add any fruit I buy at a local market.
Your pictures of Tahoe make me want to hop on a plane, and I don’t ski/snowboard!
I love protein oats for hotel breakfast too. Super creamy!
You’d love Tahoe – there’s a ton to do there even if you don’t ski!
Microwaved egg whites are my jam!! Poached eggs in the microwave though- that is brilliant!
I make eggs in the microwave when I’m short on time or want to bring them to work and can’t stand there scrambling. I usually put cheese in the middle after the first round of heating up (so it doesn’t sink to the bottom and stick to the mug)!
I love making eggs in the microwave! So quick and delicious, but then again I love eggs all the time in any way I can get them. 🙂
Ahh I’ve been curious about scrambling my eggs in the microwave. Sure would save a fry pan dish to clean up. I’m surprised about adding water instead of milk to make them fluffier – I always do the opposite. Maybe this is my missing link! Thanks!
Let me know f you try it! My mom told me the water trick – I think it works because it’s not as dense as milk.
this is a total game changer! I always scrambled in microwave, but poach? ya, genius bro, genius.
Egg balls! 😉
Oh my goodness! Poaching eggs via microwave?! Who would have known… My life=complete!
LOL! Thanks. 🙂 Let me know if you try it out!
I love the idea of poaching in the microwave!
Enjoy your vacation and Vegas’ birthday.
I’ve only had microwaved eggs once, and I was actually pleasantly surprised. Enjoy the rest of your vacation!
okay, how are microwaved poached eggs not a “thing” ! that’s so easy! though i do like poaching them on the stove. and i microwaved eggs for breakfast a ton senior year in highschooL! my dad thought i was crazy haha
HA HA HA HA! Microwaved eggs – reminds me of boarding school… People would get MADDDDDDDD about that RANK smell… However one time, I microwaved a hard-boiled egg… In a mug… During lunch time announcements and KA-BAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!
The fucking microwave exploded and it was quite possibly the funniest thing I have ever experienced in my entire life. LOL
Lindsay said it smelled too! I didn’t think so… but hard boiled smells like socks. Seriously.
Speaking of… WHY did you think you could microwave hard boiled egg??? I wish I’d been there to see that…
Wow, microwave scrambled eggs sounds really interesting. I didn’t realize how many things you could cook in the microwave until I started trying mug cakes. WOW! I’m glad God gave someone the idea to make microwaves. 🙂