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

762 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 30

  • AmazingMacadamia896117

    AmazingMacadamia896117 14 hours 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 9 days 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 18 days ago

        Super easy and feeling full :)

        • Pumpkinbutt

          Pumpkinbutt 21 days 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.

          • SimonJLeonard74

            SimonJLeonard74 a month 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 3 months ago

              Very quick and tasty!

              • Mother Courage

                Mother Courage 3 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 4 months ago

                  So perfect, easy and tasty! Love it!

                  • madelinevega70ca7b

                    madelinevega70ca7b 4 months ago

                    Loved

                    • Dahlia76

                      Dahlia76 5 months ago

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

                      • Alphalaydie

                        Alphalaydie 4 months ago

                        You can recreate this recipe using oven safe ramekins and water bath (bain-marie) or just a baking sheet; it will take longer than 2 minutes. Place the egg mixture in a greased ramekin. Place the ramekin in a baking dish filled with water or baking tray. Make sure the water from the dish doesn't get into the ramekin. Bake at 375F for 10-15 minutes (depends how cooked/set you want your eggs). Using a bain-marie as opposed to just placing the ramekin on a baking sheet will help keep the eggs moist.

                    • RousingArugula913786

                      RousingArugula913786 5 months ago

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

                      • ExcellentKale370190

                        ExcellentKale370190 4 months ago

                        This is a great tip, thank you

                    • Lornajan

                      Lornajan 5 months ago

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

                      • Lornajan

                        Lornajan 5 months ago

                        Love it!

                        • AwesomeKale857008

                          AwesomeKale857008 6 months ago

                          Delicious and easy to make.

                          • Jewel mama

                            Jewel mama 6 months ago

                            Easy and satisfying

                            • Cece1968

                              Cece1968 7 months ago

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

                              • MarvellousCauliflower467364

                                MarvellousCauliflower467364 7 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 7 months ago

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

                                  • MirthfulKetone428733

                                    MirthfulKetone428733 8 months ago

                                    Brill, simple and very quick n tasty!

                                    • UnbelievableRadish226378

                                      UnbelievableRadish226378 8 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 9 months ago

                                        Very tasty and easy

                                        • Brebrebrebre

                                          Brebrebrebre 10 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 10 months ago

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

                                            • BlithesomeMacadamia630942

                                              BlithesomeMacadamia630942 10 months ago

                                              Delicious and simple

                                              • Lornajan

                                                Lornajan a year ago

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

                                                • BAMAGIRL41

                                                  BAMAGIRL41 a year ago

                                                  Really delicious 😋

                                                  • Nanh

                                                    Nanh a year ago

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

                                                    • FavorableKetone144656

                                                      FavorableKetone144656 a year ago

                                                      Quick, easy and delicious!