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Easy Microwave Poached Eggs
Melissa Jacobs
Say goodbye to poaching pans! Here's how to cook the perfect microwave poached eggs for a quick breakfast, brunch or lunch.
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Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
20
minutes
mins
Course
Breakfast
Cuisine
Global
Servings
4
Ingredients
400
ml
cold water
4
large eggs
bowl of relish
grilled bacon
toast
Instructions
In a small bowl/ mug or shallow teacup, pour in 100ml cold water
Crack your egg into the bowl/ mug or teacup with water.
Place in the microwave, uncovered, for 40 seconds.
If you desire a harder egg, let it go for another five seconds.
Use a slotted spoon to drain the excess water off the egg
Repeat with each egg. Note: It is important to use cold water each time.
Season to taste
Keyword
Eggs