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

742 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.

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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 31

  • MirthfulKetone428733

    MirthfulKetone428733 a month ago

    Brill, simple and very quick n tasty!

    • UnbelievableRadish226378

      UnbelievableRadish226378 a month 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 2 months ago

        Very tasty and easy

        • Brebrebrebre

          Brebrebrebre 3 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 3 months ago

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

            • BlithesomeMacadamia630942

              BlithesomeMacadamia630942 3 months ago

              Delicious and simple

              • Lornajan

                Lornajan 4 months ago

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

                • BAMAGIRL41

                  BAMAGIRL41 5 months ago

                  Really delicious 😋

                  • Nanh

                    Nanh 5 months ago

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

                    • FavorableKetone144656

                      FavorableKetone144656 5 months ago

                      Quick, easy and delicious!

                      • Sooji

                        Sooji 5 months ago

                        Easy and delicious

                        • BlithesomeCauliflower303084

                          BlithesomeCauliflower303084 5 months ago

                          I added celery salt and onion salt... delicious

                          • FavorableAvocado901861

                            FavorableAvocado901861 6 months ago

                            Quick and Yummy

                            • FortuitousKale614166

                              FortuitousKale614166 6 months ago

                              Quick, easy, delicious

                              • SplendidArugula909309

                                SplendidArugula909309 7 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 7 months ago

                                  Perfect breakfast

                                  • StellarArugula853965

                                    StellarArugula853965 7 months ago

                                    So easy

                                    • AmazingAvocado610866

                                      AmazingAvocado610866 7 months ago

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

                                      • dsjones0898

                                        dsjones0898 8 months ago

                                        Quick easy delicious and very filling

                                        • StellarMacadamia125644

                                          StellarMacadamia125644 8 months ago

                                          Delicious! I will be making this again for sure

                                          • Valeroonie

                                            Valeroonie 9 months ago

                                            quick and filling

                                            • rockemer6a6a

                                              rockemer6a6a 9 months ago

                                              This is delicious especially with some herbs and spices added.

                                              • GorgeousCauliflower634122

                                                GorgeousCauliflower634122 2 months ago

                                                Try ground Szechuan peppercorns for a real buzz on your tongue!

                                            • FantasticKale493891

                                              FantasticKale493891 10 months ago

                                              I made it in a sauce pan. First I sautéed the spinach. I mixed the other ingredients together and added them to the pan. It was very good and filling.

                                              • FantasticCauliflower234213

                                                FantasticCauliflower234213 6 months ago

                                                A pan cooks different to a microwave hence why they said microwave it's also healthier doing it from microwave and also it goes in to shape of cup u can't put a cup in pan lol

                                              • MirthfulMacadamia218312

                                                MirthfulMacadamia218312 9 months ago

                                                I came to the comments looking to see if someone used a pan and your comment was the first one. Thank you :)

                                            • SFMarkon

                                              SFMarkon a year ago

                                              Simple and tasty. Perfect for busy mornings. Also, I just used whatever cheese I had on hand

                                              • Denise1602

                                                Denise1602 a year ago

                                                ADD some fresh grated nutmeg and four ripe cherry tomatoes from my garden yum

                                                • Ketohealthiness

                                                  Ketohealthiness 9 months ago

                                                  Never have I ever added nutmeg! I added the cherry tomatoes and nutmeg. DELICIOUS!

                                              • StupendousKetone156902

                                                StupendousKetone156902 a year ago

                                                Yummy just as the recipe is written. Starbucks “Been there series” mugs are the right size to use.

                                                • IdaM

                                                  IdaM a year ago

                                                  QUICK AND EASY!! As a person that does not really like to meal prep due to my ever changing desires for breakfast or lunch on a daily basis, THIS recipe was an AWESOME find! I found it to be delicious, fulfilling, and very flavorful. I added oregano and basil cause I love those in my eggs (thanks to a recipe off of here), but it was amazing! I let it sit for a couple minutes while I did some other things in my kitchen, but I’m sure if I had eaten it straight out the microwave I would’ve added creamy too!!