Busy mornings call for minimal prep breakfasts—and this Breakfast in a Mug with Little Potatoes checks all the boxes. Ready in minutes and packed with protein and hearty potatoes, it’s a warm and filling start to your day. Whether you’re hustling to school drop-off or heading out the door with coffee in hand, this easy breakfast is microwave-friendly, kid-approved, and easy to customize with what you have on hand. Bonus: it travels well, too!

Prep
5 mins
Cook
5 mins
Serves
2
Ingredients
7
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Equipment

  • Large mugs

Ingredients

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  • 1 package any flavor Microwave Ready Little Potatoes
  • 6 to 8 eggs
  • 1/2 cup ham, cooked and diced (or bacon!)
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 3 to 4 Tbsp milk
  • 2 to 3 green onions, sliced
  • Pinch salt
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Instructions

  • Step 1

    Cook Microwave Ready Little Potatoes according to package directions. Stir in seasoning and allow to cool slightly.

  • Step 2

    Halve or chop the cooked Little Potatoes and separate between4 lightly greased mugs (around 14 to 16 oz).

  • Step 3

    Whisk eggs slightly and split between mugs, along with ham, cheese, milk, onion, and salt.

  • Step 4

    Microwave separately on high in 40 second intervals, stirring the first two times (while there is still uncooked egg in the mug) until eggs are completely set.

  • Step 5

    Serve!