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The familiar theme? Cooking and baking in traditional cook- and bake-ware using a stovetop or oven. The new twist? Cooking some very tasty and fun foods in a typical coffee mug using your microwave! Here are just five ideas which we think you’ll love.
First up—quiche in a mug. Breakfast couldn’t be easier. Whisk an egg and 2 teaspoons of milk together in your mug; add salt and pepper to taste. Then tear about 1/2 cup of your favorite crusty bread (artisan or French are good choices) into dime-size pieces; stir into egg mixture. Stir in 4 teaspoons cream cheese. Leftover ham, country sausage, or cooked bacon are nice additions as well—perhaps 1/4 cup diced.
Sprinkle it all with freshly chopped green onion (1 teaspoon) or finely chopped bell pepper (about 1/2 teaspoon). Then microwave on high until done, about 1 minute 10 seconds. Top it with about 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese while it is still hot.
Next—French toast in a mug. Butter the inside of your mug well and fill with 2 slices of bread, cubed. In a separate bowl whisk 1 egg, 4 tablespoons of cream, 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla (or coconut flavoring), and a sprinkle of cinnamon if you like.
Pour this mixture over the bread cubes in your mug. Microwave for 1 minute, then add 10 seconds at a time until it’s cooked to your liking (like no runny egg). Finish it off with a generous addition of syrup.
How about a quick dinner of chilaquiles in a mug? Just beat 1 egg, 1 tablespoon of milk, and salt and pepper to taste in a mug. Stir in 3 tablespoons of shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Break 4 tortilla chips into small pieces and stir those into the mixture. Top with 2 tablespoons of salsa. Microwave on high until done, about 1 minute, 10 seconds. Garnish with sour cream, chopped green onion, chopped black olives, and a little more shredded cheese.
And for dessert, why not cheesecake in a mug? In a large mug, mix 4 ounces cream cheese, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 to 3 tablespoons of raw honey. Cook on high for 90 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds or so. After 60 seconds, consider adding eit
her 2 tablespoons canned pie filling (cherry is divine) or fresh fruit, such as blueberries. You can garnish with crush cookie crumbs for a delightful flavor punch. This is best refrigerated before eating—cheesecake is usually served at room temperature or on the cool side. But honestly, it’s great right out of the microwave topped with gobs of whipped cream (actually, what isn’t great topped with gobs of whipped cream?).
Finally, chocolate chip cookie in a mug. Here’s what you do: When you have your usual batch of chocolate chip cookie dough all mixed up, put 1/3 cup in a coffee mug and cook in your microwave 40-60 seconds; start checking for doneness at 40 seconds.
Depending on your microwave, it can take up to 50 seconds. Do not cook past one minute; just like a regular cookie, this will continue cooking as it cools (if the cookie is dry or cake like, try less time). Then top this warm cookie with lots of vanilla ice cream and eat it while baking the rest of the cookie dough!
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