Microwave Poached Egg

Start your day right with this quick and easy Microwave Poached Egg recipe! Ready in minutes, these perfectly poached eggs are ideal for busy mornings. Serve them on biscuits, toast, or English muffins for a delicious breakfast sandwich, or enjoy them as part of your brunch favorites. Fast, simple, and satisfying, it’s the ultimate microwave egg recipe for mornings on the go.

Ingredients to Make Microwave Poached Egg Recipe

Poached eggs are pretty simple, but let’s be honest, cooking them by stovetop poaching can be tricky. Sometimes they come out great, other times….not so much. They need some attention while they cook, and that can be a hassle. But when they’re good, they’re so good. That’s why I love this easy microwave method. It takes the guesswork out and gives you a perfect poached egg in no time. Super easy, totally doable, and if you’re going low-carb, it’s a solid breakfast option too.

The best part about this egg-cooking method is how easy it is to customize. Prefer a soft, runny yolk? Just cook it a little less and shorten the stand time. Like your yolk more set? Let it sit in the hot water a bit longer after cooking. Once you dial it in to your liking, you’ll wonder how you ever made eggs any other way.

Checkout this quick list of ingredients you’ll need to make Microwave Poached Eggs: (Scroll down for the full printable recipe card.)

• Whole Eggs – This recipe uses large eggs. Use the freshest eggs.
• Water – Tap water adds moisture.
• Vinegar – White vinegar stabilizes the egg and helps coagulate by lowering the waters ph.
• Spices – Salt and black pepper.

How to Make the BEST Microwave Poached Egg Recipe

• Water – Fill a microwave safe ramekin, coffee mug or microwave safe glass dish with 1/2 cup cold tap water. Add 1 teaspoon white vinegar.
• Add Egg – Crack egg into water. Use the tip of a toothpick to gently prick the yolk after it’s in the water. It should be submerged. There’s no need to pierce all the way through just a gentle prick on top.
• Cover – Place a microwave safe saucer on top to cover the opening completely.
• Poach the Egg – Cook per the recipe then lift saucer to allow steam to release and check the white for doneness.
• Check for Doneness – Continue to cook in short bursts until it reaches your preferred doneness.
• Enjoy – Carefully remove from the hot water, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Microwave Poached Eggs Ramekin

• This recipe was developed in 1000 watt microwave. If you like a runny yolk, you can adjust the cooking time to accommodate. This is one of those recipes that can be adapted to suit your taste and the wattage of the microwaves you’re using.
• A microwave safe 10-12 ounce ceramic ramekin, 10 ounce coffee mug, soup mugs work wonderful for this recipe, too.
• Measuring cup and spoons.
• Toothpick or metal skewer to gently pierce the yolk prior to poaching.
• Use a fork or slotted spoon to remove the eggs from the container once cooked. Be careful as the water will be very hot.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Use the Correct Size Ramekin – the Make a special effort to make sure you’re only using microwave safe ramekins, cups, bowls and saucer. When in doubt go larger, not smaller.
• Eggs – You can use x-large eggs, too.
• Spices – Season top of the eggs your way. You can season with garlic salt, a few dashes of hot sauce or crushed red pepper flakes for spice. Try topping them with a sprinkle of Cajun seasoning to change the flavor profile.
• Check the Wattage of Your Microwave – If you’re using a higher wattage microwave simply adjust the cooking time and cook in shorter increments. Likewise, if the microwave has a lower wattage it may take longer for the eggs to poach. Use the cooking time as a road map and adjust according to your personal taste.
• Room Temperature Eggs – Room temperature eggs work best for this recipe. That being said, if there’s no time to bring them to room temperature, you can certainly grab an egg from the refrigerator in a pinch.
• Use Caution When Lifting the Saucer – It’s important to lift the saucer per the recipe to allow the steam to escape at certain intervals.
• White Vinegar – Why use vinegar for poached eggs? Just as when making classic poached eggs, vinegar in the water helps the egg white to coagulate and hold together. It works exactly the same in the microwave.
• Don’t Skip Pricking the Yolk – The purpose of gently pricking the yolk with the end of a toothpick is to prevent it from exploding while cooking. The egg should be completely covered with water and once pricked, the yolk should not leak out. There’s no need to pierce all the way through the yolk just a tiny hole in the top will suffice.
• Adjust Cooking Time – The eggs pictured are cooked for 50 seconds with 1 minute stand time. Using this technique, seconds count. If you like a solid egg yolk, 1 minute cook time and at least 1 minute stand time, maybe even a bit longer. Again, this all depends on the wattage of your appliance and your desired doneness.

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers – This technique shouldn’t yield leftovers since it can be made one egg at a time. Should you overmake, you can store them in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheating Leftovers – Reheat gently in the microwave in short increments.
• How to Serve – You can use these poached eggs for eggs benedict, avocado toast, stuffed into biscuits with sausage patties or crispy bacon and cheese.

More Easy Breakfast Recipes to Make

• Canadian Bacon Egg Rolls are an open faced option that you can grab and eat on the run.
• Loaded Bacon and Egg Hash Brown Muffins are topped with a dollop of whipped cream, crumbled bacon and green onions.
• Treat the family to a stack of these Banana Pecan Pancakes for breakfast!
• The kids and adults will love this Sausage and Egg Breakfast Pizza. 
• Ham and Egg Bubble Up is a crowd pleasing casserole.
• Make breakfast for everyone in one fell swoop with this Baked Omelet.
• Use these microwave poached eggs to make easy homemade Eggs Benedict with Blender Hollandaise Sauce.
• These Cheese Scones are rich, buttery and perfect for breakfast, brunch or tea time.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Soup Mugs
• Measuring Set
• Salt and Pepper Grinder
• Ramekins