Looking for a quick breakfast idea? Here’s how to make a poached egg in the microwave!

Poached eggs are a breakfast staple but they often stump even the most seasoned of cooks. If you’re like me, you always end up making a mess. Here is the most useful and amazing kitchen trick we have found….

How to poach an egg in the microwave:

  1. Grab a mug and wet the inside with a bit of water
  2. Dampen some paper towel (a good sized wad)
  3. Break an egg into the mug and add a tiny bit of vinegar
  4. Put the dampened paper towel over the top of the mug
  5. Microwave on high for about 1.5 minutes

You can always put it back in if it’s not cooked! Just pour out and onto your bread or plate…..voila!

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