Soups and Meals

Quiche in a Mug

Make quiche in a mug with a quick flour crust, egg, cheese and ham. It cooks in the microwave in about 2 minutes, perfect for a fast breakfast.

Quiche in a mug

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A little flour crust with egg, cheese and ham on top, made in one mug and microwaved in about two minutes for a quick breakfast.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
CourseMain Course
CuisineAmerican

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/16 teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons milk (for the pastry)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 tablespoons milk (or water, for the quiche filling)
  • 2 tablespoon cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon cooked ham chopped

Equipment

  • mug

Directions
 

  1. Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a microwave-safe mug.
  2. Stir in the milk and oil to make the crust layer (a few small lumps are fine).
  3. Lay the egg, milk or water, cheese and ham over the crust and mix gently, leaving the crust undisturbed.
  4. Microwave 1 minute 20 seconds to 2 minutes, until the quiche puffs up and the top is set.
  5. Eat it right away.

Notes

Make-ahead (from the post): assemble the mug, cover with plastic wrap and REFRIGERATE; next morning scramble the egg and microwave about 2 minutes.