This Just Crack an Egg copycat recipe makes a fresh, healthy, and filling breakfast in just minutes. All you need to do is add veggies, meat, and cheese to a jar with an egg, stir, and microwave. Breakfast in just 3 minutes!

Just Crack an Egg – Scramble Kit Ore Ida Copycat

If you love omelets for breakfast but find you don’t always have the time (or want to deal with the dirty dishes), this Just Crack an Egg copycat recipe is for you. It’s essentially a microwavable omelet in a jar, that can be customized in any way you want.

For me, that means keeping it classic with some onion, green pepper, ham, and cheddar cheese but I’ve provided tons of variation ideas below. Plus, you can even prep the ingredients in advance so that you can just stir it all together in the morning and microwave. A hearty, filling breakfast in under 5 minutes!

Helpful Tips & Variations

• Pre-cooked proteins. I include ham, but fully cooked ground turkey sausage, crumbled turkey bacon, plant-based meat alternatives, chicken sausage, or Canadian bacon are good alternatives.
• Potatoes. They should be pre-cooked and diced small. I love cooked and cut up tater tots!
• Veggies cut into very small pieces. Bell pepper, onion, broccoli, asparagus, zucchini, summer squash, cabbage, hot peppers, or baby spinach are great veggie choices. Just make sure they’re all cut into very small pieces.
• Freshly shredded cheese. Cheddar cheese, Mozzarella, smoked gouda, Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, or Swiss are all delicious options.
• Mayonnaise. It might sound strange, but I highly recommend! It adds moisture to the mixture and makes the eggs creamy and fluffy with a tiny bit of tanginess.
• What Type of Jar Should I Use? It is best to cook these in a clear jar/container. I use an 8 ounce clear glass mason jar so you can see the mixture, which helps you determine how much longer it needs to cook. If it is a light yellow color it is cooked, but if there are any darker yellow spots, that is uncooked egg and it needs to be microwaved for a few more seconds.
• Can I add 2 eggs? Yes, you can add two eggs if you want but make sure to use a 16-ounce jar instead. You’ll also need to cook it longer to ensure the egg fully cooks.

How to Make Just Crack an Egg Step by Step

• Gather the ingredients. You will need 2 tablespoons each diced ham, cooked potatoes, and shredded cheese, 1 tablespoon each finely diced bell pepper and onion, 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, and salt & pepper, to taste.

• Combine the ingredients. Place all of the ingredients in an 8 ounce microwave-safe glass jar. Mix well so everything is evenly coated in egg.
• Microwave. Microwave for 1 minute. If you notice any uncooked egg, give it a stir and place back in the microwave and cook an additional 10-15 seconds or until cooked through. All microwaves cook differently. (Caution, it will be very hot!)

How to Prepare Ahead of Time

I like to keep some of this scramble mix ingredients prepped in the fridge. You can easily chop up the ingredients you’ll need ahead of time and keep them in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Then just add them to the jar with the egg, broth, and seasonings each morning and breakfast is served. Great for meal prep!

More Easy Breakfast Ideas:

• Hash Brown Egg Casserole
• Make-Ahead Breakfast Enchiladas
• Chile Relleno Casserole
• Overnight Oats
• Tex-Mex Migas
• Sheet Pan Pancakes

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