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

777 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 28

  • Cece1968

    Cece1968 2 days ago

    This was so good! I made it a ramekin microwaved it for exact time in recipes, added bacon.

    • gmadna

      gmadna 5 days ago

      Tasty. I added cinnamon. Was disappointed in having to nuke this so much because was raw with time, so had to add more time to cook the egg. I think I'll just use my stove.

      • Mike

        Mike a month ago

        Forget the cup. Make an omelette

        • RousingKale423106

          RousingKale423106 2 months ago

          I love this recipe! I I use one whole egg and one egg white because of cholesterol. And I add some mushroom slices.

          • MarvellousKale771657

            MarvellousKale771657 2 months ago

            It was lovely, but a bit rich

            • ExcellentKale113015

              ExcellentKale113015 3 months ago

              Perfect!

              • health4us5

                health4us5 3 months ago

                Made exactly as written. Very good!

                • AwesomeAvocado991481

                  AwesomeAvocado991481 3 months ago

                  Never thought of microwaving my eggs, but 10 out of 10 definitely will cook again super fast so easy and so good

                  • FavorableAvocado470564

                    FavorableAvocado470564 4 months ago

                    This is a fast easy breakfast that this working girl enjoys.

                    • Alex

                      Alex 4 months ago

                      I love recipes that are versatile. Added a cup of chopped spinach to it today! Yummy!

                      • FortuitousCauliflower978818

                        FortuitousCauliflower978818 5 months ago

                        Added some cerry tomatoes for lunch , easy and quick .

                        • RousingAvocado769703

                          RousingAvocado769703 6 months ago

                          I eat this every morning just so delicious 😋

                          • FabulousRadish178258

                            FabulousRadish178258 6 months ago

                            I used the basic recipe but did it all in a pan with 1 slice of bacon, chopped and diced onion so had it more like scrambled eggs. Loved it.

                            • Terrilynn72

                              Terrilynn72 6 months ago

                              This was very good!

                              • RousingAvocado769703

                                RousingAvocado769703 6 months ago

                                Very good yum

                                • RemarkableRadish222930

                                  RemarkableRadish222930 6 months ago

                                  Microwaving eggs should be illegal.

                                  • FortuitousCauliflower978818

                                    FortuitousCauliflower978818 5 months ago

                                    Lol, your right, pan cooking is better.

                                • Cyndy007

                                  Cyndy007 7 months ago

                                  I was making this type of recipe years ago before learned of Keto. And, I was a lot smaller then and working a big girl day job. A coworker turned me on to it. I would use a Tupperware loaded with all my ingredients. Drive to work, pop it in the microwave and join the morning huddle with our team. Yummy and easy. So easy to tweak with an unlimited variety of keto friendly ingredients.

                                  • AmazingMacadamia896117

                                    AmazingMacadamia896117 7 months ago

                                    This basic recipe was a good base. But I think the next time I make it I will add some extra things into it like maybe some black olives and maybe some bacon bits. I did have a couple of slices of bacon on the side. I did love how quick and easy it was and will do it again but just start trying different things to go along with it. Definitely a keeper.

                                    • Bev

                                      Bev 7 months ago

                                      This recipe is so simple & tasty! I made mine straight in the mug & used bacon instead of spinach. So quick to make & satisfying.

                                      • The_Wolfie

                                        The_Wolfie 7 months ago

                                        Super easy and feeling full :)

                                        • Pumpkinbutt

                                          Pumpkinbutt 7 months ago

                                          Love how easy and flexible this recipe is. The first time I made it I added a little smoked paprika, and a little chopped green pepper. But the options could be limitless. A minute and a half in the microwave no pots and pans. Total winning recipe.

                                          • NoCarbWalker55

                                            NoCarbWalker55 7 months ago

                                            Feta cheese and red bell peppers go great with the spinach

                                        • SimonJLeonard74

                                          SimonJLeonard74 8 months ago

                                          So easy and delicious. Maybe it was the mug I used but some of the egg stuck. Next time I’ll spray the cup with some olive oil and see if that helps

                                          • Lornajan

                                            Lornajan 9 months ago

                                            Very quick and tasty!

                                            • Mother Courage

                                              Mother Courage 10 months ago

                                              This was easy to make. I added a little finely chopped onion. I had it with three pieces of bacon on the side.

                                              • StellarRadish718641

                                                StellarRadish718641 10 months ago

                                                So perfect, easy and tasty! Love it!

                                                • madelinevega70ca7b

                                                  madelinevega70ca7b a year ago

                                                  Loved