Western
Microwave Sweet Omelette
A super fast, single-serving omelette cooked in the microwave, perfect for a speedy breakfast.
About this recipe
Microwave Sweet Omelette is a western breakfast for one that is a quick one-pan job. It’s built around egg, and it takes around 5 min start to finish. We sized it for a solo cook and ranked it on OneToCook by how much of it you already have in the fridge.
Good to know
* Dietary flags are derived from the listed ingredients — always check labels and your own needs for allergens.
Ingredients
- 2 egg
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch salt
- for drizzling condensed milk
- for dusting cinnamon
- 1 tbsp (optional, for thickness) pancake mix
Equipment
Method
- 1
In a microwave-safe bowl or mug, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and optional pancake mix until well combined.
~2 min
- 2
Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, checking every 30 seconds, until the omelette is set and cooked through. Cooking time will vary depending on microwave wattage.
~2 min
- 3
Carefully remove from microwave. Drizzle with condensed milk and dust with cinnamon before serving.
~1 min
Cook's notes
- Do your chopping first (mise en place). With everything prepped, the actual cooking here is only about 5 min.
Storage & leftovers
Crispy bits soften in the fridge. Keep leftovers airtight for up to 2 days and re-crisp in the air fryer or a hot dry pan rather than the microwave.
Frequently asked
How long does Microwave Sweet Omelette take to make? +
Around 5 min from start to finish, almost all of it hands-on.
How many people does this recipe serve? +
As written it serves 1. To cook for 2–4, roughly multiply the ingredients — but cook in batches if the pan gets crowded, so things sear instead of steaming.
What equipment do I need? +
You’ll want: microwave, pot. OneToCook only suggests recipes that fit the equipment you tell it you have, so you can filter these out if your kitchen is more minimal.
Can I make Microwave Sweet Omelette ahead of time? +
Crispy bits soften in the fridge. Keep leftovers airtight for up to 2 days and re-crisp in the air fryer or a hot dry pan rather than the microwave.
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