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Microwave Egg Sandwich with Cheddar and Avocado

By Dawn Perry

4.9

(25)

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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone

There's no excuse to skip breakfast when you can have this light and fluffy egg sandwich ready in 5 minutes or less.

Cooks' Note

This recipe was developed using a 1200-watt microwave. If your microwave wattage is lower, you may have to increase cooking time.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    5 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 1

Ingredients

Nonstick vegetable oil spray, vegetable oil, or unsalted butter
2 large eggs
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch of fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grated cheddar
2 slices toast or 1 English muffin, biscuit, or roll, split, toasted
1/4 avocado, sliced
Hot sauce or pesto (for serving)

Special Equipment

A microwave-safe, flat-bottomed bowl or cup roughly the size of your sandwich.

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Spray inside of bowl with nonstick spray or lightly coat with oil or butter. Add eggs, salt, pepper, and 1 Tbsp. water; mix with a fork until combined.

    Step 2

    Microwave on high 30 seconds; you should see bits of solid egg floating in uncooked part. Stir gently (this will help egg cook evenly) and microwave again 30 seconds or until egg puffs up dramatically. Add cheese and continue to microwave until egg is just set and cheese is melted, 15–30 seconds. Using a small spatula, transfer egg mixture to bottom toast slice. Top with avocado, drizzle with hot sauce or pesto, then top with remaining toast slice. Serve immediately.

TagsSandwichCheddarCheeseDairyAvocadoVegetableMainBreakfastVegetarianQuickEasy30 Minutes or LessMicrowaveEpicurious

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