Ultimate Keto Cheesy Egg and Spinach Cup

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  • prep time

    prep time

    5 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    3 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    8 min

Ultimate Keto Cheesy Egg and Spinach Cup

750 ratings

You’ll love how quick and easy this ultimate Keto breakfast recipe is. Start with a basic egg mixture you cook in a mug in your microwave with just a little heavy cream and seasonings. You can use your own creativity to season the eggs or add other ingredients. This basic Keto recipe includes baby spinach because it is nutrient packed and easy to prepare. You can add vegetables, diced meats, or cheese to the egg in a cup. In the comment section, you can let other users know what you like to mix into your egg cups for breakfast. Do you like eating this meal for breakfast, as a Keto snack, or for lunch?

Special note for the ingredients

The ingredients can be used straight from the fridge; no need to allow them to warm to room temperature before using. Doing so makes this recipe very quick and easy to make on a busy morning. Feel free to multiply this recipe by several servings and cook it in a microwave-safe bowl to make a family-sized Low Carb breakfast (adjust the cooking time as necessary).

Other ingredients to add

Don’t stop at spinach. You can add many other Keto vegetables to your egg cup, such as diced onion, bell peppers, or zucchini. If you’re more carnivorous, you can also add cooked bacon bits or crumbled sausage to your egg cup. Think of this as a base Keto breakfast recipe that you can add on to.

An easy tip for more fat

If you need a high-fat meal in the morning, try adding a ½-tablespoon of melted butter to the raw egg mixture before you cook it. This will sneak more fat into your breakfast without altering the cooking process. Just expect your egg cup to taste a little buttery!

Disclaimer

Salt is a basic pantry staple and doesn't count as one of the 5 ingredients.

  • Net Carbs

    2.1 g

  • Fiber

    0.4 g

  • Total Carbs

    2.5 g

  • Protein

    17.2 g

  • Fats

    25.7 g

307 cals

Ultimate Keto Cheesy Egg and Spinach Cup

#1 Low Carb & Keto Diet App Since 2010

Track macros, calories, and access top Keto recipes.

Download on the App Store
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Ingredients

  • Egg

    Egg

    2 large

  • Kosher Salt

    Kosher Salt

    ⅛ teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    ⅛ tsp

  • Heavy Cream

    Heavy Cream

    2 tablespoon

  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese

    Shredded Cheddar Cheese

    2 tablespoon

  • Spinach

    Spinach

    ½ cup

Recipe Steps

steps 4

8 min

  • Step 1

    Scramble your eggs in a small mixing bowl. Season the eggs with some salt and pepper. You can add additional seasonings at your discretion at this point.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Add in the heavy cream and the shredded cheese. Mix it well with a small whisk or a fork. Make sure the cream is well incorporated as this will add some air to the mixture to ensure it is light and fluffy.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Choose a ceramic or heat-safe mug that is at least 10-oz for one serving. Fill the bottom of the mug with whole or chopped spinach leaves of your choice. Pour the egg mixture over the spinach in the mug.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Microwave your mug on high heat for 30 seconds. Stir the ingredients inside the mug. Then microwave on high heat for another 1 ½ minutes, adding 15 more seconds at a time if necessary until the egg is cooked through.
    Step 4

Comments 29

  • Dahlia76

    Dahlia76 14 days ago

    I dont have a microwave...how can i make this in an oven/toaster oven?

    • RousingArugula913786

      RousingArugula913786 15 days ago

      Delicious! So easy to make. Vary the microwave power level 7-9 otherwise it makes it a little dry.

      • Lornajan

        Lornajan 25 days ago

        This is amazing. Put in a little chopped ham as well 😃

        • Lornajan

          Lornajan a month ago

          Love it!

          • AwesomeKale857008

            AwesomeKale857008 2 months ago

            Delicious and easy to make.

            • Jewel mama

              Jewel mama 2 months ago

              Easy and satisfying

              • Cece1968

                Cece1968 2 months ago

                Delicious! Quick , easy and tastes great ! I have made this twice now!

                • MarvellousCauliflower467364

                  MarvellousCauliflower467364 2 months ago

                  Easy to make. Mustard seed calculations in the recipe are off. Using a teaspoon instead of the weight was plenty. I made this in ramekins for a quick dinner. Delicious!

                  • IncredibleMacadamia161208

                    IncredibleMacadamia161208 2 months ago

                    Delish. Added 2 tbl of chopped red pepper. Will definitely be making again

                    • MirthfulKetone428733

                      MirthfulKetone428733 4 months ago

                      Brill, simple and very quick n tasty!

                      • UnbelievableRadish226378

                        UnbelievableRadish226378 4 months ago

                        I never thought I’d like a microwaved egg…but here I am, making this for a third day in a row with different additives. 🤌🏼

                        • StellarArugula272343

                          StellarArugula272343 4 months ago

                          Very tasty and easy

                          • Brebrebrebre

                            Brebrebrebre 5 months ago

                            Love how simple and tasty this is! I added a dash garlic powder and onion powder in the mixture before cooking. Also added a tiny splash of cholula hot sauce before serving :)

                            • Lolly24

                              Lolly24 6 months ago

                              Quick and easy used crème fraiche instead of heavy cream delicious.

                              • BlithesomeMacadamia630942

                                BlithesomeMacadamia630942 6 months ago

                                Delicious and simple

                                • Lornajan

                                  Lornajan 7 months ago

                                  Delicious and quick if you’re in a hurry! 😄

                                  • BAMAGIRL41

                                    BAMAGIRL41 7 months ago

                                    Really delicious 😋

                                    • Nanh

                                      Nanh 7 months ago

                                      I added onion powder to the salt and pepper. Easy and tastes great!

                                      • FavorableKetone144656

                                        FavorableKetone144656 8 months ago

                                        Quick, easy and delicious!

                                        • Sooji

                                          Sooji 8 months ago

                                          Easy and delicious

                                          • BlithesomeCauliflower303084

                                            BlithesomeCauliflower303084 8 months ago

                                            I added celery salt and onion salt... delicious

                                            • FavorableAvocado901861

                                              FavorableAvocado901861 8 months ago

                                              Quick and Yummy

                                              • FortuitousKale614166

                                                FortuitousKale614166 9 months ago

                                                Quick, easy, delicious

                                                • SplendidArugula909309

                                                  SplendidArugula909309 9 months ago

                                                  I have arthritis so dairy is not good for me, so what I did was use Almond milk, and nutritional yeast for the cheese it's very good

                                                  • bevybear

                                                    bevybear 9 months ago

                                                    Perfect breakfast

                                                    • StellarArugula853965

                                                      StellarArugula853965 9 months ago

                                                      So easy

                                                      • AmazingAvocado610866

                                                        AmazingAvocado610866 10 months ago

                                                        This is my second day on the Keto Lifestyle 😊 this meal is so easy and tastes delicious thanks for sharing!

                                                        • dsjones0898

                                                          dsjones0898 a year ago

                                                          Quick easy delicious and very filling

                                                          • StellarMacadamia125644

                                                            StellarMacadamia125644 a year ago

                                                            Delicious! I will be making this again for sure