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Microwave Egg Sandwich

August 20, 2020 by Lindsay 69 Comments

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This Microwave Egg Sandwich is quick, easy and ready in 2 minutes making it the perfect breakfast or snack on a busy day.

Microwave Egg Sandwich with avocado and cheese and grapes and yogurt on the side

*Originally published December 2012*

Hi Friends!

Allow me to introduce you to this microwave egg sandwich. I first shared it on the blog 8 years ago and I still make it regularly so I decided it was time for it to be brought back into the spotlight again. This is actually my three-year-old’s favorite way to eat an egg. She asks for one several times a week for breakfast or snack time.

The key to this super fast sandwich is cooking the egg in the microwave. You can use a large ramekin (I have some 16oz ones that are about 4.5 inches across on the bottom) but usually I just use our everyday bowls that came with our plate set. 

Spray the bowl, add an egg, stir it up. Cover with a paper towel and microwave. You’ll have to play around with the time for your own microwave but mine takes 35-40 seconds!

Microwave Egg Sandwich

Microwave egg sandwich in hand, grapes, yogurt, egg and avocado in the background

As far as the sandwich goes, your options are endless! You need:

  • Bread – we just use regular sandwich bread but any bun, roll or bagel would work!
  • Egg – I’ve tried making two eggs at once and it never works out so if you want more than one egg for your sandwich, I recommend making them one at a time. 
  • Toppings – Avocado and cheese are our go-to’s but you could add baby spinach, roasted red peppers, bacon, etc!

Eat your sandwich on the run or pair it with yogurt and fruit for a balanced sitdown breakfast.

Closeup of a microwave egg sandwich

Here’s how you make it:

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This Microwave Egg Sandwich is quick, easy and ready in 2 minutes making it the perfect breakfast or snack on a busy day.

  • Author: Lindsay
  • Yield: serves 1

Ingredients

Scale

1–2 slices of bread (or a bun, roll, bagel, etc)
1 egg
Optional toppings: avocado, cheese, veggies, bacon etc

Instructions

  1. Spray a cereal bowl or large ramekin with oil.
  2. Add an egg and stir well.
  3. Cover with a paper towel and microwave 35-45 seconds or until cooked.
  4. Toast bread. Add cooked egg and toppings.
  5. Enjoy!

Notes

If you want more than one egg on your sandwich, cook them separately.

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Tell me, will you try this? I hope so! It’s one of our favorites.

This Microwave Egg Sandwich is quick, easy and ready in 2 minutes making it the perfect breakfast or snack on a busy day.

Looking for more quick egg recipes?

  • Egg Wraps
  • Egg Waffles
  • Egg in a Hole Breakfast Sandwich

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Snack Tagged With: Avocado, Cheese, Egg

About Lindsay

Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    December 18, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    So glad I’m not the only one guilty of microwaving eggs. You can do more than one, but it becomes scrambled because you have to stop and stir it half way through. I do this at work. People stare.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 10:06 PM

      ohhhh good tip!

      Reply
  2. Lisa says

    December 18, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    So with you on this! That excuse is just silly! I must admit, I’m pretty notorious for cooking my eggs in the microwave! It’s just so much easier and faster.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 10:06 PM

      exactly. less effort = win!

      Reply
  3. GiGi Eats Celebrities says

    December 18, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    If only more people made these instead of driving through McDonalds and all those other CRAP restaurants!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 10:05 PM

      i know, right?!!

      Reply
  4. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    December 18, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    Why haven’t I been microwaving eggs before? I love egg sandwiches but it always feels like a hassle to make them. Thanks for this.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 10:05 PM

      yesssss! you must try!

      Reply
  5. Lauren @ Lawfully Wedded Wife says

    December 18, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    Love this, it’s a great idea for people in a hurry! And I had no clue that eggs could even be microwaved!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 10:05 PM

      fo sure! give it a try!

      Reply
  6. Miz says

    December 18, 2012 at 5:15 AM

    we are married to the same man 🙂
    mine loves loves loves this too.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 10:05 PM

      hahah love it!

      Reply
  7. Fancy Nancy says

    December 18, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    Love it!! I’m adding this to my arsenal for when I go back to work in a few weeks and have 2 seconds to get ready in the morning!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 10:05 PM

      woohoo! perfect!

      Reply
  8. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    December 18, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    LOVE eggsandwiches! I have to make breakfasts super easy for my hubs too!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 10:04 PM

      haha men 🙂

      Reply
  9. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    December 18, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    My hubs does this for breakfast all the time. It’s his favorite way!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 10:04 PM

      yay!!! mine is loving it as well 🙂

      Reply
  10. Glenneth says

    December 18, 2012 at 6:44 AM

    i will definitely be trying this! thanks!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 10:04 PM

      you’re welcome! let me know how it goes!

      Reply
  11. Tina @ Best Body Fitness says

    December 18, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Have SO done this and it works every time!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 10:04 PM

      like a charm 🙂 love it!

      Reply
  12. Madeline @ Food Fitness and Family says

    December 18, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    I’ve been doing this for years! So easy and so awesome.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 10:03 PM

      the best 🙂 just like you!

      Reply
  13. Jaren@Kiwi Fit Blog says

    December 18, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    I have been meaning to try this but have been unsure what to do!! Egg McMuffins are my favorite and I wanted a way to make them at home!! Thanks for the how to!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 10:03 PM

      you’re welcome!! enjoy!

      Reply
  14. Mary Horowitz says

    December 18, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    This looks great! I’ll have to try it–mornings are always such a crunch for us, since neither of us are morning people and we have to get ourselves and our son out the door before any of us would prefer to even be awake!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 10:03 PM

      enjoy! let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  15. Stephanie @ My Freckled Life says

    December 18, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    My husband makes one of these almost every morning! Sometimes he adds a slice of turkey bacon or something as well for some added protein. He also likes to mix in some salt and pepper into his eggs before he microwaves them, for some seasoning.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 10:03 PM

      oooh def adding some pepper to mine next time!

      Reply
  16. Brooke @ Running In Heels says

    December 18, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    I have NO IDEA why I’ve never made my eggs in the microwave before? It would save me so much time and dishes.. you’re a genius 🙂 haha

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 10:02 PM

      yay!!! have fun trying it out!

      Reply
  17. Karla @ myhighonlife says

    December 18, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    I have to have breakfast-if I don’t…watch out world! I will have to do this tomorrow as I’m always cramped for time. I start work at 7:30 and have a 25min commute so I’m always rushed.

    My boyfriend is a big breakfast person too so that’s good but he will settle for cereal. I HATE cereal

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 10:02 PM

      me too! i get CRANKY if i don’t have it!

      Reply
  18. Maria @ lift love life says

    December 18, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    I love making eggs in the microwave, my mom has taught me a lot of Korean dishes this way haha. The sandwich looks so good, and especially useful for my husband who is also not a breakfast eater.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 10:02 PM

      must be a hubby thing 🙂

      Reply
  19. Janice - Fitness Cheerleader says

    December 18, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Mmmmm oh how I do love me some eggs in the morning! I’ve also been known to hardboil them in the microwave – yum! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Carrie @ Season It Already! says

      December 18, 2012 at 4:52 PM

      Need to know how to hardboil in the microwave!!! So intrigued!

      Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 10:01 PM

      oooh what’s your method for hard boiling?

      Reply
  20. Kammie @ Sensual Appeal says

    December 18, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    So awesome and easy. I’m all for easy and quick 🙂 And eggs.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 10:01 PM

      quick + easy + eggs = perfection in my book!

      Reply
  21. Molly @ Just Your Average Athlete says

    December 18, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    I make eggs like that all the time! It’s sooooo easy. Love it for those really lazy mornings (or evenings) when I don’t want to take the time to really cook anything.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 10:01 PM

      yep! perfect for dinner too 🙂

      Reply
  22. Ashley @ Sweat for Sweets says

    December 18, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    This is brilliant! It’s such a novel concept for me.. thank you for opening my eyes to the possibilities of easy breakfast sandwiches 😉

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 10:00 PM

      you’re welcome!! let me know if you give it a try!

      Reply
  23. ErikaMC says

    December 18, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    The last time I made eggs in the microwave they exploded after I took them out.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 10:00 PM

      hmmm…mine pop a little bit while they’re in there but i’ve found that 35-40 seconds works great in my microwave. maybe try less time?

      Reply
  24. misszippy says

    December 18, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    Egg sandwiches are one of my favorite things for breakfast and sometimes lunch! I like to add tomato and dark greens as well. Glad you are making progress with the hubs on this!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 9:59 PM

      yummmm, sounds delish!

      Reply
  25. Sharla says

    December 18, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    I found this hint in a SELF magazine and have been hooked ever since! I was amazed that it actually tasted good too.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 9:59 PM

      i know!! so awesome isn’t it?!

      Reply
  26. Brad Gouthro Fitness says

    December 18, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    Beauty! People often overthink things and make them way to complex. This is a fine example of how easy making breakfast can be.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 9:59 PM

      exactly!!! simple is best 🙂

      Reply
  27. Jess says

    December 18, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    Love it! I’ve been obsessed with eggs lately!! I should totally make this to bring to work one day this week, so easy!

    Reply
  28. Carrie @ Season It Already! says

    December 18, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    I think this is one of your favorite posts of mine! This is my breakfast tomorrow. Can’t wait. Yum. Oh… I have some leftover spinach to throw on there, too.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 9:58 PM

      yay! let me know how it goes!

      Reply
  29. Tony @ Simple Awesome Cooking says

    December 18, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    Super tip….love quick breakfasts, but love hot eggy ones even more.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 9:58 PM

      hehe me too 🙂

      Reply
  30. jobo says

    December 18, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    I have done this with egg beaters but always wondered if it would work with a real egg! Love this!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 9:58 PM

      works like a charm 🙂

      Reply
  31. Leonor @FoodFaithFitness says

    December 18, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    This is great! No excuses! I have microwaved eggs before. I was scared at first, but they aren’t too bad!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 18, 2012 at 9:58 PM

      i was scared at first too!

      Reply
  32. Elizabeth@ Food Ramblings says

    December 19, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    great sandwich! i make it in a coffee mug and eat my “egg in a mug” 🙂

    Reply
  33. Joanna @ Running Places says

    December 22, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    I never cook eggs in the microwave, but I want to try it. I love the idea of using a glass ramekin. The idea of microwaving an egg in plastic was half of what was holding me back on this.

    Such a useful post!

    Reply
  34. Jenn says

    January 20, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    I love microwave egg sandwiches – I do it all the time! I usually do 2 eggs scrambled up, and I break up my cheese and mix it right into the eggs. It takes about 1 1/2 minutes to cook them.

    Reply
  35. Jennifer Speer says

    March 3, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    How did I not think of this??? Reading over your old posts is really giving me some good ideas, thanks!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 3, 2013 at 9:29 AM

      awesome!! i’m so glad to hear it!

      Reply
  36. Brian says

    April 30, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    I just finished one – Googled your recipe earlier this morning. Used 1/2 a toasted Safeway fresh sandwich roll, and some sharp cheddar. Came out fantastic – thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      May 2, 2013 at 11:08 PM

      awesome! so glad you liked it!

      Reply

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