Savory breakfast mug

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword breakfast strata mug, leftover bread breakfast, microwave breakfast, mug breakfast

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2

Total Time 7

Servings 1 serving

A breakfast strata in a mug: sturdy bread cubes, cooked sausage, vegetables and cheese soaked in egg and milk, then microwaved.

Ingredients

1 cup stale bread pieces* (*use sturdy bread, not soft sandwich bread; cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
1/4 cup pre-cooked chopped sausage
1/4 cup finely chopped vegetables
2 Tbsp shredded cheese
1 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp milk
1 large egg
Pinch of salt and pepper

Directions

Cut the bread into 1/2-inch cubes. Chop the meat and vegetables finely, and shred the cheese.
Put the butter in the bottom of a large mug (10-12 oz). Microwave on high for 20 seconds, until completely melted. Use a fork to whisk in the milk, egg, salt and pepper.
Stir in the meat, vegetables and cheese first, then gently fold in the bread cubes until they are completely soaked.
Let the mug sit for one minute so the bread soaks up the liquid.
Microwave on high for about 90 seconds, until the center is set and the edges begin to pull away from the mug. Serve hot.

Notes

Prep 4 minutes, cook 1 minute. Safety: the egg must be fully set in the center.

Nutrition

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); stale bread pieces* (*use sturdy bread counted as white bread, pre-cooked chopped sausage counted as Italian pork sausage, raw, finely chopped vegetables counted as mixed vegetables (as red bell pepper), shredded cheese counted as cheddar, milk counted as whole milk. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.