I was shocked that I liked this as much as I did. I'm pretty much a purist when it comes to omelets. I spent weeks finding my perfect frying pan. I've studied the techniques of the famed omelet chef Madame Romaine de Lyon. Realizing I can make a genuinely excellent omelet by throwing stuff in a cup is both exciting and somewhat deflating. The bottom line is that this method works.

I think the trick is filling your mug 2/3 full of ingredients before microwaving. That yields an omelet that rises just slightly over rim of the cup. I added an extra egg and increased the bell pepper to 2 Tablespoons to make that happen for my particular mug. As for cooking time, mine took 1 minute and 40 seconds... stirring twice during that period. I suggest that you serve the omelet directly in the the mug. It's much prettier than if you invert it onto a plate. Thanks to 'Bennett' for sending us this recipe. (Tested and photographed in June 2013)





How To Make A Microwave Farmers Omelet

Prepare a large microwave-safe mug by spraying the inside generously with cooking spray.

Place all ingredients in the mug and stir to mix.

Microwave on high for one minute. Check the omelet. If the egg is not completely set, continue to microwave in 20 second intervals until it is completely set.

Run a knife around the edges of the omelet and slide it onto a serving plate.






Breakfast in under two minutes! And dish washing is a breeze.

Mr Breakfast would like to thank Bennett for this recipe.

Overall Average Rating = 5 (out of 5)

Based on 28 votes.

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From nice eggs

Rating (out of 5):

Nice!

Comment submitted: 2/7/2019 (#20720)



From Amiradyana

Rating (out of 5):

Just found this and love it. It is quick and easy.

Comment submitted: 6/25/2018 (#20585)



From Gamma

Rating (out of 5):

Just awesome!!

Comment submitted: 6/3/2018 (#20579)



From jeriboam

Rating (out of 5):

I make this almost everyday: 2 eggs + 2 tablespoons of half and half. Add onions bell pepper, slices of lunch meat broken up and cheese slices. 1 min. 50 seconds. Stir when you remove and enjoy. Read the benefit of eating 2 eggs everyday.

Comment submitted: 2/15/2018 (#20525)



From Hammer

Rating (out of 5):

I like it just as much as a regular omelet. Good with pepper jack cheese too.

Comment submitted: 1/30/2018 (#20517)



From K-Rox

Rating (out of 5):

Best omelet ever! Will make it often.

Comment submitted: 9/23/2017 (#20412)



From LaLa32

I did it with Spam and double the cheese. Was great.

Comment submitted: 4/21/2017 (#20268)



From Goldy4

Rating (out of 5):

Fantastic!

Comment submitted: 12/13/2016 (#20147)



From mariah_mii10

Rating (out of 5):

I made this for my mother and she LOVED it!

Comment submitted: 8/16/2016 (#20027)



From Blizzy

Rating (out of 5):

I love this! I didn't have bell peppers sadly, but I replaced it with bacon. I'm 13, and I made it so my family could try it and they loved it! A 10 year old could do this!

Comment submitted: 6/20/2016 (#19976)



From TommyG

Rating (out of 5):

I was like... yea! This was good.

Comment submitted: 4/1/2016 (#19854)



From incognito

Rating (out of 5):

Quick, easy and light. Try it with with crispy French bread.

Comment submitted: 10/12/2015 (#19589)



From Rob

Rating (out of 5):

I do this with egg beaters liquid egg whites. Cooks even better than real eggs do and without the cholesterol. The southwest style egg beaters is best.

Comment submitted: 6/23/2015 (#19456)



From audrey

Rating (out of 5):

Very nice! I'll make it again. So easy.

Comment submitted: 5/29/2015 (#19433)



From Lai

This sounds delish! I'll try to make it for my mom tomorrow for breakfast. Can't wait!

Comment submitted: 4/30/2015 (#19389)



From 12-year-old

Rating (out of 5):

Awesome! My parents loved it.

Comment submitted: 4/26/2015 (#19384)



From Ann Cooks (Team Breakfast Member)

Rating (out of 5):

Love this! I have always done the Ziploc bag Omelets for quick, but this way you don't have to wait on the pot of water to boil. I'm going to try mixing it in a Ziploc bag the night before and putting it in the fridge. Spray the cup, pour in, cook for 2 minutes and "bam" breakfast. Love it!

Comment submitted: 4/17/2015 (#19369)



From recipehoarder (Team Breakfast Member)

You could add the stir the omelet part in the steps. I think it makes a difference between a rubbery and non rubbery omelet.

Comment submitted: 3/12/2015 (#19320)



From mancancook (Team Breakfast Member)

Rating (out of 5):

It's 5 in the morning on the day the clocks 'spring' forward and my wife has to clock into work at 6:30. I'm making this to send her off to work fed, and she can sleep a little longer. Also, I am not bashing skillets and utensils all over the stove top.

Comment submitted: 3/8/2015 (#19314)



From Crusher

Rating (out of 5):

Just found this, tried it and I love it!

Comment submitted: 1/21/2015 (#19220)



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