Margherita Mug Eggs

I make eggs in a mug quite often. It's easy and so versatile you can add pretty much anything that's in your fridge! Try it with ham, swiss and asparagus! Or maybe those cooked frozen sausages cut up with peppers and onions! You can even top it with pizza sauce and pepperoni!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 mins
• Total Time: 7 mins
• Calories: 321 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 leaves fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon butter, or as needed
• ¼ cup diced tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
• 1 pinch dried oregano (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Brush the inside of a microwave-safe mug with butter.

Step 2

Crack eggs into mug and top with ricotta cheese, tomatoes, and basil; season with salt, pepper, and oregano.

Step 3

Cook in the microwave for 1 minute; stir and continue cooking in 15-second intervals, until set, about 1 minute more. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over eggs.