Microwave Poached Eggs

Whether you're intimidated by making poached eggs or you just don't want to wait for the water to boil, this Microwave Poached Eggs recipe is for you! Perfect poached eggs with beautiful runny yolks, right in the microwave!

Microwave Poached Eggs

While making poached eggs is pretty easy (Don't believe me? Check out this straightforward, easy-to-follow poached egg tutorial and recipe!), this microwave poached eggs version is perfect if you're feeling intimidated by making them the classic way or just don't want to wait for the water to boil!

This microwave version is easy and yields the perfect poached eggs with solid whites and creamy, runny yolks. Perfectly cooked poached eggs that even your kids can make! (Hello, breakfast-in-bed!)

Does the Wattage of My Microwave Matter?

Since the egg is not actually cooking in the microwave, it doesn't matter much. However, different wattage may affect how quickly the water comes to temperature. You need your water close to boiling temperature (212F) to properly cook the egg. You can test this with a candy or meat thermometer.

What Type of Mug Should I Use?

I found that ceramic mugs worked much better than glass measuring cups. The ceramic held in the heat better and allowed the egg to cook without the water cooling too quickly.

Why Can't I Just Put the Egg in the Microwave with the Water?

There are multiple recipes out there where you can actually put the egg right in the water in the microwave to cook it. However, I really don't recommend it for two reasons.

1. The eggs explode. I know, this sounds nuts. I didn't believe it either. Until I tried it multiple times and my eggs exploded! You can prevent this by pricking the yolks gently, but that brings me to the second problem.
2. The yolks cook. When I pricked the yolks, they would cook all the way through like hard-boiled eggs, every time. Reducing the time did not work because then the whites did not cook through properly.

All of that being said, if you remember to prick your yolk and you don't mind the yolk being fully cooked, they can absolutely just be put in with the water in the mug. (Microwave the water for 1 min. Then add the egg, prick, and cover with a microwave safe plate. Then microwave for an additional 30 to 40 seconds).

But if you'd like a perfectly poached egg with beautiful runny yolks, this recipe is the one!

Why Are My Poached Eggs Slimy?

If your poached eggs are slimy, either the whites are undercooked or they're just wet from being in the water.

If the eggs are slimy because they're undercooked, reheat the water, and cook the egg for longer. If the eggs are simply wet, you can just gently pat them dry.

What to Serve with Microwave Poached Eggs

Poached eggs are delicious by themself with a simple side of buttery toast. Bulk up the meal with some sliced avocado, fruit, or berries.

You can also serve it classically as eggs benedict on an open-face English muffin with Canadian bacon and a very generous drizzle of hollandaise sauce.

For more serving ideas, check out this full poached eggs tutorial.

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