We love breakfast eggs! Whether they’re hard-boiled, fried, scrambled, or poached, you can never go wrong with a good egg. But if you want to step up your egg game and try something new, these 5 egg hacks are sure to do the trick.
1. Poached Egg in the Microwave
You’ll Need:
- 4 fl oz water
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 egg
- mug
Here’s How:
Add the water and vinegar to a mug, crack the egg over the mug, and microwave for 1 minute (place a saucer over the top of the mug for even better results). Drain the water from the mug and the enjoy the world’s fastest and tastiest poached egg.
2. Soft-Boiled Egg in a Coffee Pot
You’ll Need:
- 10 cups of water (full coffee pot)
- 3 eggs
- coffee machine
Here’s How:
Fill the coffee machine with water and put 3 eggs in the coffee pot. Turn on the machine, let the water run through, and leave the eggs in the coffee pot for about 10 minutes.
3. Mini Omelets
You’ll Need:
- 2 eggs
- salt & pepper to taste
- filling of your choice (we recommend rice, bell peppers, and chives)
- crème fraîche
Here’s How:
4. Black Fried Eggs
You’ll Need:
- 3 eggs
- 5 oz black olives
Here’s How:
Separate 3 eggs, add the egg whites and olives to a blender, and mix until smooth. Pour the mixture into a lightly greased pan over low heat and let it cook. Add the 3 egg yolks and continue to cook until it’s just how you like it.
5. Fried Egg in the Microwave
You’ll Need:
- plate
- oil or butter
- egg
Here’s How:
Heat the plate in the microwave for 2 minutes. Then add butter or oil to the plate, crack an egg on it, and lightly stab the top of the yolk with a sharp knife so it doesn’t explode while cooking. Place the plate in the microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute and let it cool slightly before eating.
Whether you’re in a hurry or just want to mix things up a bit, these creative tricks are the way to go! You can find the recipe for the Bacon-Wrapped Avocado Egg featured in the bonus video here.