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Easiest Egg n’ Cheese in a Mug

No stovetop, no time, no problem! If you have a mug and microwave, then you’ll have a delicious, protein-packed breakfast ready in 2 minutes.
Yield: 1 serving
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 1 egg
  • 3 egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheese
  • Optional dash of any of the following: Kosher salt, pepper, paprika, fresh chives, hot sauce, garlic powder, and any other fresh herbs

Instructions
 

  • Mist an oversized mug with nonstick cooking spray, add the egg and egg whites and whisk.
  • Microwave for 45 seconds, remove from microwave, add cheese and optional seasonings, then gently stir. Microwave for another 45 TO 60 seconds, remove from microwave. Grab a fork and dig in.

Notes

Nutrition information courtesy of Genesis® R&D
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 160Carbohydrates: 2gProtein: 20gTotal Fat: 8g— Unsaturated Fat: 5g— Saturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 195mgSodium: 330mgPotassium: 257mgFiber: 0gTotal Sugar: 1g— Natural Sugar: 1g— Added Sugar: 0gCalcium: 133mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.